STANDARD HORIZON HX850S, CAT460, FNB-V99LI, CD-38, NC-88B, E-DC-19A, E-DC-6, MH-73A4B, MH-57A4B, VC-24, VC-27, CN-3, FBA-38 Owner’s Manual

HX850S

Floating Marine Transceiver with GPS

Owner’s Manual

HX850S

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT .................................................................................... 5

FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ........................................................... 6

MARITIME STATION LICENSE ............................................................................................ 6

MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN ................................................................................................ 6

CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING ............................................................................... 6

FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ........................................................................ 6

FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................................................ 7

1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 8

1.1

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 8

2 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 9

2.1

PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... 9

2.2

OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 9

3 ABOUT THIS RADIO .......................................................................................................... 10

3.1

ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND ......................................................................... 10

4 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 11

4.1

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ............................................................................... 11

4.1.1 BATTERY SAFETY ........................................................................................ 11

4.1.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION / REMOVAL .......................................................... 13

4.1.3 BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION .................................................................... 13

4.1.4 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................... 14

4.1.5 USING THE CD-38 CHARGER CRADLE .................................................... 14

4.2

CONNECTING A CHART PLOTTER TO THE CD-38 ......................................... 15

5 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ............................................................................................ 16

6 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 20

6.1

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................... 20

6.2

INITIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................... 20

6.3

RECEPTION .............................................................................................................. 20

6.4

TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................................... 21

6.4.1 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ........................................................... 22

6.5

DISPLAYING THE GPS RECEIVING DATA .......................................................... 22

6.6

USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS ............................................. 23

6.7

SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ....................................................................... 23

6.8

NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................... 24

6.8.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ............................................................................. 24

6.8.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ............................................................ 24

6.9

SCANNING ................................................................................................................ 25

6.9.1 SELECTING THE SCAN TYPE ................................................................... 25

6.9.2 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN) .................................................................. 25

6.9.3 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN) ................................................................. 26

6.10

DUAL WATCH ........................................................................................................... 27

6.11

EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) .......................................................................... 28

6.12

CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ............................................. 28

6.13

OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ............................................................................. 29

6.14

OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ............................................................................. 29

6.15

ENABLING S.O.S STROBE OPERATION .............................................................. 30

7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ........................................................................................ 31

7.1

GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 31

7.2

MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ................................................ 31

7.2.1 WHAT IS AN MMSI? ..................................................................................... 31

7.2.2 PROGRAMMING THE MMSI ........................................................................ 32

7.3

DSC DISTRESS ALERT .......................................................................................... 33

7.3.1 TRANSMITTING A DSC DISTRESS ALERT .............................................. 33

7.3.2 RECEIVING A DSC DISTRESS ALERT ..................................................... 35

7.4

ALL SHIPS CALL ..................................................................................................... 36

7.4.1 TRANSMITTING AN ALL SHIPS CALL ....................................................... 36

7.4.2 RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL .............................................................. 37

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7.5

INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................................................... 37

7.5.1 SETTING UP THE INDIVIDUAL / POSITION CALL DIRECTORY ............. 37

7.5.2 SETTING UP INDIVIDUAL REPLY .............................................................. 38

7.5.3 SETTING UP INDIVIDUAL / GROUP CALL RINGER ................................ 39

7.5.4 TRANSMITTING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ..................................................... 40

7.5.5 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ............................................................. 41

7.6

CALL WAITING DIRECTORY .................................................................................. 42

7.6.1 ENABLING THE CALL WAITING FEATURE .............................................. 42

7.6.2 REVIEWING RECEIVED CALLS

LOGGED INTO THE CALL WAITING DIRECTORY .................................. 42

7.6.3 TO DELETE THE RECEIVED LOG

FROM THE “DSC LOG” DIRECTORY ......................................................... 43

7.7

GROUP CALL ........................................................................................................... 44

7.7.1 SETUP A GROUP CALL .............................................................................. 44

7.7.2 TRANSMITTING A GROUP CALL ............................................................... 45

7.7.3 RECEIVING A GROUP CALL ...................................................................... 47

7.8

POSITION REQUEST .............................................................................................. 48

7.8.1 SETTING UP POSITION REPLY ................................................................. 48

7.8.2 TRANSMITTING A POSITION REQUEST TO ANOTHER VESSEL ........ 49

7.8.3 RECEIVING A POSITION REQUEST .......................................................... 50

7.9

POSITION REPORT ................................................................................................. 51

7.9.1 SETTING UP A POSITION REPORT RINGER .......................................... 51

7.9.2 TRANSMITTING A DSC POSITION REPORT CALL ................................. 52

7.9.3 RECEIVING A DSC POSITION REPORT CALL ......................................... 53

8 RADIO SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 54

8.1

DISPLAY .................................................................................................................... 54

8.2

DIMMER .................................................................................................................... 55

8.3

CONTRAST ............................................................................................................... 55

8.4

LAMP ......................................................................................................................... 56

8.5

PRIORITY CHANNEL ............................................................................................... 56

8.6

SCAN TYPE .............................................................................................................. 57

8.7

SCAN RESUME ....................................................................................................... 57

8.8

KEY BEEP ................................................................................................................ 58

8.9

WEATHER ALERT .................................................................................................... 58

8.10

CHANNEL NAME ..................................................................................................... 59

8.11

LED SETUP .............................................................................................................. 60

9 GPS SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 62

9.1

UNIT POWER ........................................................................................................... 62

9.2

POWER SAVE MODE ............................................................................................. 62

9.3

COORDINATE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 63

9.4

TIME OFFSET .......................................................................................................... 64

9.5

TIME DISPLAY ......................................................................................................... 65

9.6

TIME FORMAT ......................................................................................................... 65

9.7

SOG UNIT ................................................................................................................ 66

9.8

POS DATA PRIORITY ............................................................................................. 66

9.9

NMEA OUTPUT ........................................................................................................ 67

9.10

ALTITUDE UNIT ....................................................................................................... 67

10 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 68

10.1

GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 68

10.2

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................... 68

10.3

FACTORY SERVICE ................................................................................................ 69

10.4

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................ 69

11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................. 70

12 WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 76

13 INSTALLATION OF OPTION .............................................................................................. 79

13.1

FBA-38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ..................................................................... 79

14 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 80

14.1

GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 80

14.2

TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................... 80

14.3

RECEIVER ................................................................................................................ 81

14.4

GPS ........................................................................................................................... 81

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HX850S! Whether this is your first 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 environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stands behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance.

We appreciate your purchase of the HX850S, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the

HX850S.

NOTE

Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack is attached to the transceiver and MIC/SP cap is installed in the

MIC/SP jack.

WARNING

This radio is capable of transmitting on Marine VHF.

The FCC allows the use of VHF Marine band on water areas only. However the FCC does not allow the use of the VHF Marine band when on land. If persons use the VHF Marine Band on land and interfere with others communicating, the FCC will be notified and search for the interference. Responsible parties found to be transmitting on the VHF Marine Band on land could be fined up to $10,000 for the first offense.

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RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. 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.

This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 %

(this corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50 % reception time).

WARNING: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 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.

If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on your body, use only the Vertex Standard belt clip for this transceiver, and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.

Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations.

NOTE

This radio telephone complies with the requirements of RTCM Paper

56-95/SC101 Standards for digital selective calling (DSC) for Marine transceivers.

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FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION

Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.

MARITIME STATION LICENSE

An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in

U.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR or EPIRB, and which is not required to carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal. FCC license forms, including applications for ship (605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call

(888) 225-5322.

MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN

Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio

Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used.

CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING

You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:

Industry Canada

Radio Regulatory Branch

Attn: DOSP

300 Slater Street

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada, KIA 0C8

FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION

The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application.

FCC Type Accepted: ........................................................................... Part 80

Output Power with FNB-V99LI: ............. 1.0/2.5/5.0/6.0 W (Low/M1/M2/High)

Emission: ........................................................................ 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B

Frequency Range: .................................................... 156.025 to 163.275MHz

FCC Type Number: .................................................................. K6630313X30

Industry Canada Type Approval: ........................................... 511B-30313X30

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FCC 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 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

y Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for help.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The HX850S is a Submersible Floating 6-Watt portable two way marine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, International, or Canadian channels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the [16/9] key. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] key.

The HX850S includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Priority Scanning, NOAA Weather Alert, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD display,

EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit

Time-Out Timer (TOT).

The HX850S transmitter provides a full 6 Watt of transmit power and is selectable to 5, 2.5, and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.

In addition, the HX850S has the capability of Digital selective Calling with Distress call including GPS position, All Ship Urgency and Safety, Individual, Group and Position Request and Position Report calls.

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2 ACCESSORIES

2.1 PACKING LIST

When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: y

HX850S

y

CAT460

Transceiver

Antenna y

FNB-V99LI

7.4 V, 1150 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack y

CD-38

y

NC-88B

Charger Cradle for HX850S

120VAC Wall Charger for CD-38 y

E-DC-19A

DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for CD-38 y

Belt Clip y Owner’s Manual

2.2 OPTIONS

MH-73

A4B

MH-57

A4B

VC-24

Speaker/Microphone

Mini Speaker/Microphone

VOX Headset

VC-27

CN-3

CD-38

Earpiece/Microphone

Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna

Adapter

Charger Cradle

FNB-V99LI

7.4 V, 1150 mAh Li-Ion

Battery Pack

FBA-38

Alkaline Battery Case

E-DC-19A

DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug

NC-88B/C/U

Ú

Wall Charger for the FNB-

E-DC-6

V99LI

DC Cable; plug and wire only

Ú:

“B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC (Type-A plug), “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 HX850S for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section “4.1.5 US-

ING THE CD-38 CHARGER CRADLE” for details.

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3 ABOUT THIS RADIO

3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND

WARNING

The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with NOAA Weather stations available between 161 and

163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “Line of sight” Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for a portable radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles in “Line of sight”.

The user of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe fines if the radio is used on land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or propagation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a waterway. If this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute to a collision between passing ships. For

VHF Marine channel assignments refer to page 70 section 11.

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4 GETTING STARTED

If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-38 Charger Cradle with the NC-88B battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-19A

DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6 DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88B, E-DC-19A and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged FNB-V99LI battery pack in about 8 hours.

4.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

The FNB-V99LI is a high performance Li-ion battery providing high capacity in a compact package.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-V99LI battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.

4.1.1 BATTERY SAFETY

Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-ion batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following precautions:

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard.

DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator.

The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.

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Battery Maintenance

For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following: y Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments; y Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; y 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.

y Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.

y Keep the battery contacts clean.

Battery Storage

Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended.

Battery Recycling

DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH!

LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED

OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER.

The incineration, land filling or mixing of Li-ion batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.

Return batteries to an approved Li-ion battery recycler. This may be where you purchased the battery.

Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion batteries.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

I

NSTALLATION

Install the Belt Clip as shown below.

R

EMOVAL

(

Pulling the Belt Clip toward up c ) while pulling the top edge of the Belt Clip toward back ( c d ).

d

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4.1.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

1. To install the battery pack, insert the battery pack into the bottom of the transceiver, then turn the Battery Pack Lock on the bottom of the transceiver to the “LOCK” position with a coin.

2. To remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, turn the Battery Pack

Lock to the “OPEN” position with a coin, then slide out the battery from the transceiver.

NOTE

The battery lock must be set to “LOCK” position to ensure water integrity and from the battery coming loose.

4.1.3 BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “ ” icon will appear on the display. When the “ ” icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery soon.

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

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4.1.4 BATTERY CHARGING

If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-38 Charger Cradle with the NC-88B battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-19A

DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6 DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88B, E-DC-19A, and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged FNB-V99LI battery pack in about 8 hours.

4.1.5 USING THE CD-38 CHARGER CRADLE

1. Turn the transceiver off.

2. Insert the DC plug from the NC-

88B into the DC jack on the CD-

38 side panel, then plug the NC-

88B into the AC line outlet.

3. Insert the HX850S (with the battery pack) into the CD-38; the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.

4. If the HX850S is inserted correctly, the CD-38’s LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 8 hours.

5. When charging is completed, the red LED indicator will change to green.

CD-38

NC-88B

CAUTION

The CD-38 is NOT designed to be waterproof. Charge the radio in a dry location.

NOTE

The CD-38 is only designed for the charging of the HX850S’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 recommend its use adjacent to such device.

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4.2 CONNECTING A CHART PLOTTER TO THE CD-38

The CD-38 contains three wires that are used to input or output NMEA information when the HX850S is inserted into the cradle.

The HX850S outputs the following sentences:

GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, DSC and DSE.

The HX850S can receive and display information contained within the following NMEA sentences from and external GPS or GPS Chart Plotter:

GLL, GGA, and RMC.

Below are the wire colors and description of the wires supplied on the CD-38.

Brown: NMEA input

Blue: NMEA output

Green: NMEA Common

If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:

Phone: (800) 767-2450

Email: [email protected]

To connect a chart plotter, connect the wires between the CD-38 and the GPS and chart plotter. Insure that the wires are properly shielded from water.

Brown Brown

Blue Blue

Green Green

NOTE

When mounting the HX850S 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 HX850S. To change the HX850S from using the internal GPS antenna to an external GPS chart plotter with

NMEA refer to section “9.8 POS DATA PRIORITY”.

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5 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

NOTE

This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section “6 BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to illustrations for the location of the following controls, switches, and connections.

c d e f g j h i

NOTE

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 microphone.

k l k c

ANT Jack (Top Panel)

The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.

d MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel)

The jack accepts the optional MH-73

A4B

Speaker/Microphone, MH-57

A4B

Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled.

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e PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch (Left side)

When pushed activates the transmitter.

f DISTRESS Key (Right side)

This used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call, refer to section “7.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.

g Keypad

[VOL] Key

Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the [T] or

[S] key to adjust the receiver audio volume level.

[SQL] Key

Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [T] or

[S] key to adjust the squelch threshold level.

Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the operating channel. Release the key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.

[S(UP)] Key

This key is used to change the operating channel, receiver volume level, and squelch threshold level.

Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) increases one step.

Holding the key, the channel (or level) increases continuously.

[T(DOWN) Key

This key is used to change the operating channel, receiver volume level, and squelch threshold level.

Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) decreases one step.

Holding the key, the channel (or level) decreases continuously.

[WX] Key

Immediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any channel location. Recalls the previously- selected working channel when the [WX] key is pressed again.

Secondary use:

When the [16/9] key is held and the [WX] key is pressed, the radio will change the marine band between the USA, International, and Canadian channels.

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[SCAN(DW)] Key

Press this key to start scanning of programmed channels.


Press and hold this key to watch for a transmission on CH16, another selected channel, and CH70 until either signal is received (Triple Watch).

[H/L( )] Key

Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between “High”

(6 Watts), “M2” (5 Watts), “M1” (2.5 Watts), and “Low” (1 Watt) power.

This key does not function on the “Transmission Inhibited” and “Low power only” channels.


Hold down this key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, [VOL], [SQL],

[POWER], and [H/L( )] keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. 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.

[16/9] Key

Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel.

[CLR(MEM)] Key

Press this key to cancel a menu selection and/or keypad entry.


Press and hold this key to memorize the selected channel for scanning. When pressed a “MEM” icon will be shown on the LCD display indicating the channel has been saved to scan memory. To delete the channel from scan memory, select the channel and press and hold this key until “MEM” is removed from the display.

Advanced use:

To enable the SOS Strobe light, turn off radio, press and hold this key while turning on. To turn off strobe light, turn radio off and back on.

[POWER( )] KEY

Press and hold this key for two seconds to toggle the transceiver's power on and off.

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[CALL(ENT)MENU] KEY

Press this key to access the DSC Call Menu. The “Individual Call”,

“Group Call”, “All Ships Call”, “Position Request”, “Position Report”,

“DSC Log”, and “DSC Test” functions can be accessed from the DSC

Call Menu.


Press and hold this key to access the “Radio Setup”, “DSC Setup” or

“GPS Setup” menu.

h TX/BUSY Indicator

This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting.

When the Emergency feature is activated, this indicator blinks the internationally-recognized Morse Code “S.O.S” message.

i Microphone

The internal microphone is located here.

NOTE

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 microphone.

j

Speaker

The internal speaker is located here.

k NMEA Terminals (Bottom side)

Connect this NMEA input/output terminal to the GPS or Chart Plotter via the CD-38 Charger Cradle. Keep these terminals clean.

l Battery Pack Lock (Bottom side)

Turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “OPEN” position for battery removal.

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6 BASIC OPERATION

6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS

The FCC prohibits the following communications: y False distress or emergency messages: y

Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests; y Messages to or from a vessel on land; y

Transmission while on land; y Obscene, indecent, or profound language (potential fine of $10,000).

6.2 INITIAL SETUP

1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “4.1.2 BATTERY

INSTALLATION/REMOVAL”).

2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; 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.

NOTE

Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack is attached to the transceiver and MIC/SP cap is installed in the

MIC/SP jack.

6.3 RECEPTION

1. Press and hold the [POWER( )] key for two seconds to turn the transceiver on.

2. Press the [SQL] key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [T] key until the “ ” indicator will appear on the display, then press the

[SQL] key again (or wait 3 seconds to exit from the squelch adjusting mode).

3. Press the [VOL] key to activate the audio volume adjusting mode. Press the [T] / [S] key until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level, then press the [VOL] key again (or wait 3 seconds to exit from the audio volume adjusting mode).

4. Press the [SQL] key to activate the squelch adjusting mode again. Press the [S] key until the random noise disappears, then press the [SQL] key again (or wait 3 seconds to exit from the squelch adjusting mode). This state is known as the “Squelch Threshold”.

5. Press the [T] or [S] key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on page 71 for available channels.

6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (Press the [VOL] key, followed by the [T]/[S] key) to desired listening level. The “ ” indicator will appear on the display indicating that the channel is being used.

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NOTE

When the transceiver succeeds in the reception of the GPS signal, a “ ” icon will appears on the upper right corner and current time appears on the lower left corner with the Position time on the display. When the transceiver fails in the reception of the GPS signal, the radio will show the display on the right. In this case, you may be in a poor location for satellite reception, such as indoor use; try moving to a less obstructed position.

When the HX850S is first turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX850S is downloading “almanac” information from the GPS satellites.

To display your position (Log/Lat) on the display, refer to section “6.5

DISPLAYING THE GPS RECEIVING DATA”.

6.4 TRANSMISSION

1. Perform the “6.3 RECEPTION” discussion above.

2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.

THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

3. For communications over short distances, press the [H/L(

)] key until

“ ” is displayed on the display. This indicates Low power (approximately 1 watt).

Note: Transmitting on 1 watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1 watt) should be selected whenever possible.

4. If using Low power is not effective, select M1 power (2.5 watts: “ ” icon appears), M2 power (5 watts: “ ” icon appears), or High power (6 watts:

“ ” icon appears) by pressing the [H/L(

)] key.

5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before transmitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.

6. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. During transmission, the

“ ” indicator will appear on the display and the TX/BUSY indicator will grow red.

7. 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 microphone.

8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

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6.4.1 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)

While the PTT switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5 minutes.

This prevents prolonged (unintentional) transmissions. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep sounds from the speaker.

The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode, even if the PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released, then wait 10 seconds and pressed again. This Time-Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck

PTT switch.

NOTE

The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature.

6.5 DISPLAYING THE GPS RECEIVING DATA

The HX850S will display your position (Longitude/Latitude) using the internal

GPS receiver. To display your position on the display:

1. Press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key until the

“Setup Menu ” appears.

2. Select “Radio Setup ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

3. Select “Display ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the

[CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

4. Select the desired Display Type with the [T] / [S] key.

Radio

:

Position

:

Displays the “ ” icon only.

Displays your position and current time on the display.

Navigation

: Displays your position, COG (Course

Over Ground: your current direction), and current time on the display

GPS Status

: Displays apparent reception of GPS satellites, including the bar-graph of signal strengths.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the selected setting, and return to radio operation mode.

“R

ADIO

” M

ODE

“P

OSITION

” M

ODE

“N

AVIGATION

” M

ODE

“GPS S

TATUS

” M

ODE

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NOTE

When the “GPS Status” mode is selected in step “4” above, the display keeps the “GPS Status ” page until a key is pressed.

NOTE

When “Radio ” mode is selected, the HX850S will add position data to a

DSC signal when the radio acquires a GPS fix.

You may customize the various functions of the HX850S internal GPS unit for your operating requirements via the “GPS Setup” menu. Refer to section

“9 GPS SETUP” for details.

6.6 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS

1. To change from US to Canadian or International Marine Channels, hold down the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The band will change from

2. “

USA, to International, and to Canadian with each press.

” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “ ” appears for the

Canadian band, and “ ” appears for the International band.

3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “11 CHANNEL ASSIGN-

MENTS” for allocated channels.

“USA” B

AND

“C

ANADIAN

” B

AND

“I

NTERNATIONAL

” B

AND

6.7 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 71) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels.

NOTE

All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),

Industry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship) or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Canadian operating band is selected.

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6.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

1. To receive a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration) weather broadcast, press the [WX] key.

The transceiver changes to the weather channel mode.

This mode consists of a preset memory bank containing the NOAA weather channels.

2. When the [WX] key is pressed, the transceiver will be set to the last used

NOAA weather channel. Press the [T] or [S] key to change to other weather channels.

3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press the [WX] key. The transceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to the weather channel mode.

6.8.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT

In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurricanes,

NOAA sends a “weather alert” consisting of a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weather reports on the weather channels.

When a “weather alert” is received on a weather channel, the transceiver emits a beep tone. Press the [WX] key to stop the beep tone and listen to the weather reports.

NOTE

Four options for the Weather Alert feature are available, refer to section

“8.9 WEATHER ALERT” for details.

6.8.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING

In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requiring vessels at sea (or other bodies of water) to be notified, the NOAA (National

Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that some VHF radios, including your HX850S, can detect for “Weather Alarm” purposes (refer to section “6.8.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT” for a discussion of how to use this feature). The 1050 Hz tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep in the speaker of the HX850S, to signal that a Weather Alert Broadcast is being received.

In order to test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz tone every Wednesday sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM local time. You may use this opportunity to test your HX850S periodically to confirm that the Weather Alert feature is working, or for training crew members on how to configure the HX850S to receive the NOAA Weather Alerts.

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6.9 SCANNING

The HX850S 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.

6.9.1 SELECTING THE SCAN TYPE




3. Select “SCAN Type ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

4. Select the desired Scan Type (“Memory Scan ” or “Priority Scan

”) with the [T] / [S] key.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the selected setting.

6. Press the [16/9] key to exit the “Radio Setup ” menu and return to radio operation mode.

6.9.2 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN)

The “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory.

The HX850S can be programmed to scan channels from a minimum of 2 channels up to all channels in the marine band. If an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmission.

1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scan memory using the

[T] or [S] key.

2. Press and hold the [CLR(MEM)] key until “ ” icon is shown on the display, thus the current channel is stored into the transceiver’s scan memory.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned.

4. To delete a channel from the transceiver’s scan memory, select the memorized channel, then press and hold the [CLR(MEM)] key until “ ” is removed from the display.

5. All channels programmed remain in the transceiver’s scan memory even if the power is turned off.

6. To start scanning, press the [SCAN(DW)] key. The scan proceeds from the lowest to the highest programmed channel and stops scanning when a transmission is received. Scanning will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. A “ ” icon will appears at

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the upper left of the display during scanning.

7. To stop the scan, press the [SCAN(DW)] key or

[CLR(MEM)] key.

6.9.3 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN)

The “Priority Scan” allows the radio to “Memory Scan” while also keeping watch on a particularly important “Priority Channel”. In the default setting, Channel

16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desire channel from the Channel 16 by the “Radio Setup” menu.

Setting Up the Priority Channel




3. Select “Priority CH ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

4. Select the desired channel to be a priority with the [T]

/ [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the selected setting.

5. Press the [16/9] key to exit the “Radio Setup

” menu and return to radio operation mode.

A “ ” icon will appears at the upper left of the display when the priority channel is recalled.

Operation

1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scan memory using the

[T] or [S] key.

2. Press and hold the [CLR(MEM)] key until “ ” icon is shown on the display, thus the current channel is stored into the transceiver’s scan memory.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned.

4. To delete a channel from the transceiver’s scan memory, select the memorized channel, then press and hold the [CLR(MEM)] key until “ ” is removed from the display.

5. All channels programmed remain in the transceiver's scan memory even if the power is turned off.

6. To start priority scanning, press the [SCAN(DW)] key. The scan proceeds from the lowest to the highest programmed channel and stops scanning when a transmission is received. Scanning will resume when the incoming

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“ signal disappears at the end of the transmission. A

” icon will appears at the upper left of the display during scanning.

As an example of priority scanning, let us say that marine channels “06”, “07”, and “08” are memorized in the transceiver’s scan memory. Priority scanning will proceed in the following sequence:

[CH06] t [Priority Channel] t [CH07] t [Priority Channel] t

[CH08] t [Priority Channel] t [CH06] t [Priority Channel] .....

7. Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a memorized channel, the transceiver will shift to a “Dual Watch” mode between this channel and the priority channel. Therefore, your priority watching of the designated channel is not compromised when the scanner has paused on an active channel.

8. To stop the priority scanning, press the [SCAN(DW)] key or [CLR(MEM)] key.

6.10 DUAL WATCH

The Dual Watch feature allows the radio watch the particularly important “Priority Channel” (determined section “6.9.3 PRIORTY SCANNING (P-SCAN)”) and one other channel.

1. Select the desired channel using the [T] or [S] key.

2. Hold down the [SCAN(DW)] key for two seconds, then release the key to activate the Dual Watch feature. A “ XX Ú ” icon will appear on the upper left of the display when the Dual

Watch feature is activated.

Ú

: Priority channel number

3. When a transmission is received on the “Priority Channel”, the radio receives the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal disappears.

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(MEM)] key to stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal operation.

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6.11 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)

Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the left side of the transceiver, and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is _____, _____, _____” (your vessel’s name).

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, _____” (your vessel’s name).

3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.

4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, 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. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT switch and listen.

10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.

6.12 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)

Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.

However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.

It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels.

Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using

Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.

Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your

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desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.

When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your 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.

After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch.

When all communication 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.

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.

6.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13

Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends,

High power is allowed. Pressing the [H/L(

)] key will change the power output from Low Power (1 Watt) to Medium-1 (2.5 Watts), Medium-2 (5 Watts), or

High (6 Watts) power. When you change from this channel then return to it,

Low Power will be automatically selected.

6.14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67

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.

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6.15 ENABLING S.O.S STROBE OPERATION

The S.O.S. STROBE feature utilizes the high-intensity strobe LED on the front of the HX850S as a visual distress beacon. When enabled, the LED blinks the internationally-recognized Morse 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 communicate with you via radio.

1. Hold down the [MEM] key while turning the radio on to activate the emergency S.O.S. Strobe. Once the radio comes on, the TX/BUSY LED will flash the Morse Code S.O.S. message repeatedly.

2. The S.O.S. strobe function is interrupted when a signal is received or if the squelch control is turned so audio is heard from the speaker during transmission.

3. To disable the S.O.S. strobe function, turn the radio off and back on again.

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7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

7.1 GENERAL

WARNING

This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shorebased VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.

Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts.

This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, POSITION REQUEST, PO-

SITION SEND, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a

DSC transceiver.

7.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)

7.2.1 WHAT IS AN MMSI?

An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using

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 HX850S DSC FUNCTIONS.

How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?

In the USA, visit the following websites to register: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or www.seatow.com/boatingsafety/mmsiinfo.htm.

In the Canada, visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/cpc_2307e.pdf/$FILE/ cpc_2307e.pdf

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7.2.2 PROGRAMMING THE MMSI

WARNING

A user MMSI can be inputted only once. Therefore please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If the user needs to change the

MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section “10.3 FACTORY SER-

VICE”.

1. Press and hold down the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key until the “Setup Menu ” appears.

2. Press the [T] key to select “DSC Setup ” menu.

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then select

“User MMSI ” with the [T] / [S] key.

4. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the first number o f y o u r M M S I , t h e n p r e s s t h e

[CALL(ENT)MENU] key to step to the next number.

6. Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI (nine digits).

7. If a mistake was made entering, repeatedly press the [H/L(

)] key until the wrong number is selected, then press the [T] / [S] key to correct entry.

8. When finished programming the number, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. A confirmation message will appear on the display. Set your MMSI number again, then press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

9. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the MMSI number in memory.

10. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key twice to return to radio operation.

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7.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT

The HX850S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The HX850S will also send the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel when the internal GPS has acquires a satellite fix.

7.3.1 TRANSMITTING A DSC DISTRESS ALERT

NOTE

To be able to transmit a DSC Distress Call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “7.2.2 PROGRAMMING THE MMSI”. In order for your ships location to be transmitted, the internal GPS unit must be activated, refer to section “6.5 DISPLAYING THE GPS RE-

CEIVING DATA”.

1. Lift the red DISTRESS rubber cover on the right side of the transceiver and press the [DISTRESS] key. The

“DISTRESS ALERT ” menu will appear on the display.

2. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios display will count down (3-2-1), and afterwards the

HX850S will transmit the DSC Distress Alert on channel 70. The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown. When the Distress signal is being sent, “ the display.

” icon will appear on

3. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission between Channel and Channel 70 until an acknowledgment signal is received. The display will be shown in the illustration on the right.

4. If an acknowledgment is received, select channel 16 and advise your distress situation.

5. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received.

6. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress.

RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.

RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.

7. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.

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Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress

The HX850S 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. The

“DISTRESS ALERT ” menu will appear on the display.

2. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired “Nature of

Distress” category.

3. When the HX850S internal GPS receiver has a fix, skip to step 4. When the HX850S internal GPS receiver is either disabled or is not receiving a fix, you may enter in your coordinates and send them manually as detailed below.

a. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key twice. The display will be as shown in the illustration on the right.

b. Enter your local time by the 24-hour system on the

UTC time with the [T] / [S] / [CALL(ENT)MENU] /

[H/L( )] key.

c. Enter the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location with the [T ] / [S ] / [CALL(ENT)MENU] /

[H/L( )] key.

d. To store the data entered, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

4. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios display will count down (3-2-1), and afterwards the

HX850S will transmit the DSC Distress Alert on channel 70. The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown. When the Distress signal is being sent, “ the display.

” icon will appear on

5. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission between Channel and Channel 70 until an acknowledgment signal is received. The display will be shown in the illustration on the right.

6. If an acknowledgment is received, select channel 16 and advise your distress situation.

7. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received.

8. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds

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and channel 16 is automatically selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress.

RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.

RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.

9. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.

Cancel a DSC Distress Alert

If a DSC Distress Alert was sent by error the HX850S allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Alert that was made in error.

Press the [CLR(MEM)] key, then press the


7.3.2 RECEIVING A DSC DISTRESS ALERT

1. When a DSC Distress Alert is received, an emergency alarm sounds.

Then channel 16 is automatically selected.

2. Press any key to stop the alarm.

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, the display shows the position of the vessel in distress.

4. If the position of the vessel distress data does not include position, the display will show the display on the right.

NOTE

You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt.

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7.4 ALL SHIPS CALL

The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety.

URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16.

SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels.

This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite.

7.4.1 TRANSMITTING AN ALL SHIPS CALL

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] key to select “All Ships ”.

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. (To cancel, press the [CLR(MEM)] key.)

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the nature of call

(“Urgency ” or “Safety ”), then press the


5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the selected type of All Ships DSC Call.

6. After the All Ships Call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to Channel 16.

7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT switch and say “PAN PAN

PAN” or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the priority of the call. Then announce your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications.

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7.4.2 RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL

1. When an All Ships Call is received, an emergency alarm sounds.

The radio will automatically change to Channel 16. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the

All Ships Call.


3. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the URGENCY voice communication is completed.

7.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL

This feature allows the HX850S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on Channel 16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two stations).

7.5.1 SETTING UP THE INDIVIDUAL / POSITION CALL DIRECTORY

The HX850S 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

HX850S can memorize up to 24 stations.

To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.

1. Press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key until “Setup Menu ” appears.



“Individual Directory ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Select “Add ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

6. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory.

7. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.

8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete.

The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press

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the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key 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 in the name repeatedly press the [H/L(

)] key until the wrong character is selected, then press the [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry.

10. Press the [T] / [S] key to scroll through numbers, 0-9.

To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.

11. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the

[H/L( )] key until the wrong number is selected, then press the [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 5 through 12.

14. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key twice to return to the “Setup Menu ”, then press the [CLR(MEM)] key again to return to radio operation.

7.5.2 SETTING UP INDIVIDUAL REPLY

Allows setting up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual Call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “Manual” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone.




“Individual Reply ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Automatic ” or “Manual ”.



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7.5.3 SETTING UP INDIVIDUAL/GROUP CALL RINGER

When an Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringing tone for 2 minutes. This selection allows the Individual Call ringer time to be changed.




“Individual Ringer ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select ringing time of a Individual Call.



The HX850S has the capability to turn off the Individual/Group Call ringer.




“DSC Beep ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Individual ” if you wish to disable the Individual Call ringer, or

“Group ” if you wish to disable the Group Call ringer, and press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

6. Press the [T] key to select “Off ”.

Menu

”, then press the [CLR(MEM)] key again to return to radio operation.

To enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, press the [S] key to select “On ” in step “6” above.

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7.5.4 TRANSMITTING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL

This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on Channel 16 and requesting to go to another channel.

Pre-Programmable Calling

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Individual ”. (To cancel, press the [CLR(MEM)] key.)

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Individual Directory ” will appear.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the “Individual” you want to contact.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] / [S] key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the


6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the Individual DSC signal.

7. When an Individual Call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step

5 above and a ringing tone sounds.

8. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.

Manual Calling

You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the

Individual Directory.

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Individual ”. (To cancel, press the [CLR(MEM)] key.)

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Individual Directory ” will appear.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Manual ”, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.


To enter the desired number and move one space to

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the right, press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered.

6. 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 [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Select Intership CH ” menu will appear


9. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the


10. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the Individual DSC signal.

11. When an Individual Call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step

5 above and a ringing tone sounds.

12. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.

7.5.5 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL

When receiving an Individual Call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The HX850S default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the requested calling channel. This selection is useful if you want to see who is calling and requesting you to switch to a channel for communications, similar to caller id on a cellular phone.

1. When an Individual Call is received, an Individual Call ringing alarm sounds.

The radio automatically (automatic mode selected) switches to the requested channel. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling.


3. Press the PTT switch and talk to the calling ship.

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7.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY

The HX850S logs received Distress Calls and Individual Calls into the Call

Waiting 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, a “ ” icon will appear on the display. The HX850S can memorize up to the latest 15 Distress, and up to the latest 32 Individual Calls.

7.6.1 ENABLING THE CALL WAITING FEATURE

Follow the steps below to enable or disable the Call Waiting feature.




“Individual Ack ” with the [T] / [S] key to select.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Able to comply ” or “Unable ”.


Menu

”, then press the [CLR(MEM)] key again to return to radio operation.

7.6.2 REVIEWING RECEIVED CALLS LOGGED INTO THE CALL WAITING DIRECTORY

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “DSC Log ” menu.

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press

LOG

” or “DSC Call LOG ”) you want to review and/ or call back.

4. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] / [S] key to select the station (name or

MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, to review details for the selected station.

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again, to call the selected station.

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NOTE

When there is an unread received call, the category (“Distress Alert LOG ” or “DSC Call LOG ”) notation will blink.

7.6.3 TO DELETE THE RECEIVED LOG FROM THE “DSC LOG” DIRECTORY

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “DSC Log ” menu.

3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] / [S] key to select “Log Delete ”.

4. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press tress Alert LOG

” or “DSC Call LOG ”) to be deleted.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] / [S] key to select the station (name or

MMIS number) to be deleted.

6. Press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key until the station (name or MMSI number) is removed from the display.

7. Press the [16/9] key to return to radio operation.

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7.7 GROUP CALL

This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications.

7.7.1 SETUP A GROUP CALL

For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. The group MMSI is a 9 digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) that will allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to a working channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel. The HX850S can memorize up to

8 group address.




“Group Directory ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Select “Add ” with the [T] / [S] key, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

6. Press the [T] / [S] key to scroll through the first letter of the name of the group you want to reference in the directory.

7. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the first letter in the name.

8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete.

The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key 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 in the name repeatedly press the [H/L(

)] key until the wrong character is selected, then press the [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the

[CALL(ENT)MENU] key to advance to the GROUP

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry.


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To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.

11. 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 [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

13. To enter another Group Address, repeat steps 5 through 12.

14. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key twice to return to the “Setup Menu ”, then press the [CLR(MEM)] key again to return to radio operation.

7.7.2 TRANSMITTING A GROUP CALL


Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] 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.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Group ” you want to contact.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T]

/ [S] key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the


6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the Group Call signal.

7. When the Group Call signal is sent, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right.

8. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel.

9. 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.

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Manual Calling

You may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up a Group call number.

Menu

” will appear.

2. Press the [T] / [S] 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.



To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeatedly press the [H/L(


6. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Select Intership CH ” menu will appear


8. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the


9. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the Group Call signal.

10. When the Group Call signal is sent, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right.

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.

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7.7.3 RECEIVING A GROUP CALL

1. When a Group Call is received, the HX850S will produce a ringing alarm sound and the display shows the Group name or Group MMSI.


3. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to switch the radio to the requested channel.

4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message.

5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then press the PTT switch and talk to the calling ship(s).

NOTE

After a Group Call is received, the time the call was made and the ships

MMSI or vessels name will appear on the display.

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7.8 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 HX850S.

Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Horizon GPS chart plotter is connected to the HX850S through the CD-38, the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with.

NOTE

The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its

DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position requests. (Refer the section “7.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL” to enter information into the Individual Directory).

7.8.1 SETTING UP POSITION REPLY

The HX850S can be set up to “automatically” or “manually” send your position to another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the “Manual” mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.




“Position Reply ” with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Automatic ” or “Manual ”.

In “Automatic ” mode, after a DSC POS Request is received, the radio will automatically transmit your vessels position. In “Manual ” mode, the display of the

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7.8.2 TRANSMITTING A POSITION REQUEST TO ANOTHER VESSEL

Pre-Programmable Request

Menu

” will appear in the display.

quest

”.

Request Call

” directory. This directory uses the

“Individual Call ” directory information.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select a name, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to transmit the Position Request DSC call.

6. When the HX850S receives the position from the polled vessel, a ringing alarm will sound.


8. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, the display shows the position of the vessel and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter if connected.

NOTE

If the HX850S 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.

Menu


quest

”.

Request Call

” directory. This directory uses the “Individual

Call

” directory information.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the “Manual ”, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.


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To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeatedly press the [H/L(


6. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the


7. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to transmit the position request DSC call.

8. When the HX850S receives the position from the polled vessel, a ringing alarm will sound.


10. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, the display shows the position of the vessel and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter if connected.

7.8.3 RECEIVING A POSITION REQUEST

When a Position Request Call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm will sound and the display will show the display on the right. Operation and transceiver function differs depending on “Position Reply” menu in the “DSC

Setup” menu setting.

Automatically reply:

1. When a Position Request Call is received, a calling alarm sounds 5 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position.

2. To exit from Position Request display, press the [CLR(MEM)] key.

Manually reply:

1. When a Position Request Call is received from another vessel, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right and a ringing 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(MEM)] key.

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7.9 POSITION REPORT

The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. Your HX850S must activate the internal GPS receiver.

NOTE

To transmit a Position Send Call, you must setup the HX850S DSC Individual / 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

/ POSITION CALL DIRECTORY”.

7.9.1 SETTING UP A POSITION REPORT RINGER

The HX850S has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer.




“DSC Beep ” with the [T] / [S] key.


“Position Report ” with the [T] / [S] key.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] key to select “Off ”.


7. Press the [CLR(MEM)] key twice to return to the

“Setup Menu ”, then press the [CLR(MEM)] key again to return to radio operation.

To return to enabling the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, press the

[S] key to select “On

” in step “5” above.

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7.9.2 TRANSMITTING A DSC POSITION REPORT CALL


Menu


port

”.

port Call

” Directory. This directory uses the “Individual Call

” Directory information.

4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select a name in the directory, then press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to send your position to the selected vessel.

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to return to radio operation.

Manual Calling

You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact another vessel without setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory.

Menu


port

”.

port Call

” Directory. This directory uses the “Individual Call

” Directory information.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move o n e s p a c e t o t h e r i g h t p r e s s t h e


6. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the

MMSI number which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeatedly press the [H/L(


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7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

8. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key again to send your position to the selected vessel.

9. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to return to radio operation.

7.9.3 RECEIVING A DSC POSITION REPORT CALL

When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the HX850S the following will happen:

1. When a Position Report Call is received, a calling alarm sounds 5 times

2. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, the position from the vessel sending it’s position will be shown on the display and also transferred to any Standard

Horizon GPS Chart plotter if connected.

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8 RADIO SETUP

The HX850S’s “Radio Setup ” mode allows a number of the HX850S operating parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements.

8.1 DISPLAY

Allows setting up the HX850S display mode.

Menu

” appears.

2. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then select “Display ” in the “Radio Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired mode.

Radio

:

Position

:

Displays the “ ” icon only.

Displays your position and current time on the display.

Navigation

: Displays your position, COG (Course

Over Ground: your current direction), and current time on the display

GPS Status

: Displays apparent reception of GPS satellites, including the bar-graph of signal strengths.

5. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the selected level and return to radio operation mode.

NOTE

When the “GPS Status” mode is selected in step “4” above, the display keeps the “GPS Status ” page until pressing any key.

“R

ADIO

” M

ODE

“P

OSITION

” M

ODE

“N

AVIGATION

” M

ODE

“GPS S

TATUS

” M

ODE

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8.2 DIMMER

Allows setting up the display/keypad backlight intensity or to turn it off.

Menu

” appears.

mer

” in the “Radio Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired level. The dimmer level can be set to “1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /High ” or “Off ”.

When “Off ” is selected, the lamp is extinguished.

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(MEM)] key several times.

8.3 CONTRAST

The contrast may be changed for best viewing in sunlight or darkness allowing for best readability.

Menu

” appears.

trast



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from “0 ” to “20 ”.



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8.4 LAMP

This menu selection is used to setup the illumination time of the display and keypad.

Menu

” appears.

2. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then select “Lamp ” in the “Radio Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired time.

Continuous

: Illuminates the display/keypad continuously.

1

/2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /8 /10

12

/15

20

/25

30 Seconds

:

Illuminates the display/keypad for the selected time when press any key (except the PTT switch).

Off

: Disables the display/keypad lamp illumination.



8.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL

Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled.

Menu

” appears.

ity CH



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired channel to be a priority.



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8.6 SCAN TYPE

This selection is used to select the scan mode between "Memory Scan" and

"Priority Scan."

Menu

” appears.

Type



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Priority SCAN ” or

“Memory SCAN ”.



8.7 SCAN RESUME

This selection is used to select the time which the HX850S waits after a transmission ends before scanning is started.

Menu

” appears.

Resume



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired resume time. The resume time can be set to “1 /2 /3 /4

5 sec

” or

“Off ”. In the “Off ” selection, the scanner will resume after the other station stops transmitting (carrier drops).



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8.8 KEY BEEP

This selection controls the loudness of the key beep or to turn it off.

Menu

” appears.

Beep



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired beep level.

The beep level can be set to “Level 1 ”, “Level 2 ”, “Level

3

”, “Level 4 ”, “Level 5 ”, “Level 6

High

”, or “Off ”.



8.9 WEATHER ALERT

This selection allows the NOAA Weather Alert to be turned off.

Menu

” appears.


“Weather Alert ” in the “Radio Setup ” menu with the [T]

/ [S] key.


4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired Weather

Alert mode.

ON WX CH

: Emits a load beep when the

Weather Alert is received while

ON SCAN

: receiving the Weather channel.

Emits a load beep when the

Weather Alert is received while scanning the

Weather channels.

ON SCAN and WX CH

: Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while receiving the Weather channel and/or

Off

: scanning the Weather channels.

Disable the Weather Alert function.



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8.10 CHANNEL NAME

This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default name.

Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP

Menu

” appears.

Name



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the channel to be named (In this case, select to “69 ”) and press the


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to scroll through the alphabet and 0 - 9. Enter the first latter of channel name.

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to enter the desired letter and move the cursor one space to the right.

7. Repeat the procedure until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to 11 characters. If you do not use all 11 characters, press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear the previous letter, press the [CLR(MEM)] key.

8. If a mistake was made entering repeatedly press the

[H/L( )] key until the wrong character is selected, then press the [T] / [S] key to correct the entry.

9. Press and hold down the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to enter the name.

10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 4 through 9.


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8.11 LED SETUP

Allows setting up the TX/BUSY LED mode.

Menu

” appears.

Setup



4. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the LED to be changed and press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key.

5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “On ” or “Off ” for the

Transmit LED and Receive LED, or “Continuous ”, “SOS ”,

“Blink1 ”, or “Blink2 ” for the Emergency LED

Continuous

: The BUSY/TX lamp glows continuously in white when the Emergency function is en-

SOS

:

Blink1

Blink2

:

: gaged

The BUSY/TX lamp flashes according to the “S.O.S” Morse Code (...- - - ...) when the Emergency function is engaged

The BUSY/TX lamp flashes rapidly when the Emergency function is engaged.

The BUSY/TX lamp flashes slowly when the Emergency function is engaged.



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MEMO

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9 GPS SETUP

The HX850S’s “GPS Setup ” mode allows a number of the HX850S internal

GPS unit’s parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements.

9.1 UNIT POWER

This selection allows the internal GPS unit to be turned on or off.


2. Press the [T] key to select “GPS Setup ” menu.


“Unit Power ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “On ” or “Off ”.



9.2 POWER SAVE MODE

This selection selects the Battery Save Mode for the internal GPS unit. The default setting for the Power Save Mode is “Level 1”.




“Power Save Mode ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the

[T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired level.

Off

: Always activates the GPS receiver.

Level 1

: Activates the GPS receiver 0.4 seconds every 5 seconds.

Level 2

: Activates the GPS receiver 50 seconds every

1 minute.

Level 3

: Activates the GPS receiver 50 seconds every 3 minutes.

Level 4

: Activates the GPS receiver 50 seconds every 5 minutes.


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NOTE

When the display mode is set to “Navigation ” or “GPS Status ” via the

Radio Setup menu (refer to section “8.1 DISPLAY”), this selection is ignored and the GPS receiver activates with the full power mode, thus the battery life will be shortened.

9.3 COORDINATE SYSTEM

This selection selects the Coordinate System to be shown on the HX850S display. The default setting is “ddd mm.mmm”.




“Coordinate System ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the

[T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired Coordinate System. The Coordinate System can be select to “ddd mm ss ”, “ddd mm.mm

”, or “ddd mm.mmm

”.

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the selected system.


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9.4 TIME OFFSET

Sets the time offset between local time and UTC shown on the display.




“Time Offset ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select time offset from

UTC. See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC. If “00:00 ” is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT

Greenwich Mean Time).

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to store the time offset.


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9.5 TIME DISPLAY

Allows the time shown on the display to be shown in local (with offset inputted in section “9.4 TIME OFFSET”) or UTC time.




“Time Display ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] /

[S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “UTC ” or “Local

”.



9.6 TIME FORMAT

Allows the time shown on the display to be shown in 12 hours or 24 hours time formats.




“Time Format ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] /

[S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “24H ” or “12H ”.



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9.7 SOG UNIT

Allows the SOG shown on the NAV display to be shown in Kts (knot), MPH

(mile/hour) or KPH (kilo-meter/hour).




“SOG Unit ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired unit.



9.8 POS DATA PRIORITY

This menu item allows the HX850S to: a. use the internal GPS to compute and display position information (default setting) b. use the NMEA output of an external GPS Chart Plotter to input position information into the HX850S. This is a useful feature when the HX850S is located in an area where GPS reception is limited and this selection increases battery life of the HX850S between charges.




“POS DATA Priority ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the

[T] / [S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “Internal GPS ” or “External I /O port ”.



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NOTE

If the selection to use the NMEA from a external GPS Chart plotter is selected and the HX850S is moved outside, the Pos Data Priority must be changed to Internal GPS to compute fix.

9.9 NMEA OUTPUT

This menu item is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the HX850S.

By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned off.




“NMEA Output ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] /

[S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select the desired sentence. Available sentences are “GLL ”, “GAA ”,

“GSA ”, “GSU

RMC

”.

6. Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key, then press the [T] / [S] key to select “On ” or “Off ”.



9.10 ALTITUDE UNIT

Allows selection of the units of measure of the altitude.




“Altitude Unit ” in the “GPS Setup ” menu with the [T] /

[S] key.


5. Press the [T] / [S] key to select “m ” or “ft ”.



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10 MAINTENANCE

10.1 GENERAL

The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the radio.

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

y Never key the transmitter unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna receptacle.

y Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed the value specified in your

Owner’s Manual.

y Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts.

In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty information, are contained in section “12 WARRANTY.”

10.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS

Occasionally an owner needs a replacement part. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:

Marine Division of Vertex Standard

US Headquarters

10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

Telephone (714) 827-7600

Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.

y

CD-38 Charger Cradle: AAF93X001 y CAT460 Antenna: Q3000176 y Belt Clip (CLIP-19): CP9173001 y DISTRESS Cover Cap: RA0995600 y MIC/SP Plastic Cap: RA0577900 y MIC/SP Cap O-Ring: RA046760A y

MIC/SP Rubber: RA1030500

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10.3 FACTORY SERVICE

In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following:

Standard Horizon

Attention Marine Repair Department

10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630

Telephone (800) 366-4566

An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase.

10.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

The [SCAN(DW)] key does not start the scan.

PROBABLE CAUSE

No channels memorized.

The USA/INTL/CAN modes do not function.

Press and holding the

[SQL] switch does not eliminate background noise.

Cannot change any function.

Key Lock does not function.

Cannot receive the DSC call.

Cannot transmit the

DSC.

Can not fix the GPS satellites.

Indicator does not light when charging a battery.

Squelch is not adjusted.

Proper operation not followed.

Low battery.

Audio volume level is too low.

Key Lock is “on”.

Proper operation not followed.

Squelch is open.

DSC SCAN is “off”.

MMSI number is not programmed.

Internal GPS receiver is “off”.

Poor location for GPS satellite reception.

Defective battery FNB-V99LI.

REMEDY

Use the [MEM] key to enter desired channels into the transceiver’s memory.

Press the [SQL] key and press the

[S] key until the “

” icon disappears. Further adjustment of the squelch control may eliminate incoming signals.

HOLD down the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key.

Charge battery. Refer to section 4 of this manual.

Press the [VOL] key and press the

[S] key several times.

Turn the Key Lock to “off”. Refer to section 5, g

[H/L(

)] key.

Hold down the [H/L(

)] key for 2 seconds.

Press the [SQL] key and press the

[S] key until the “

” icon disappears.

Turn the DSC SCAN to “on” in the

DSC Setup menu.

Program the MMSI number. Refer to section 7.2.2 of this manual.

Internal GPS receiver is “on”. Refer to section 9.1 of this manual.

Move to a less obstructed position.

Contact your Standard Horizon dealer.

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11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for

U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.

1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s

Vessel Traffic System.

2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A

(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers.

If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to

“go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel

22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/

I/C (USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22 (without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the display; on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting.

3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels. See page 28 for additional information.

4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex).

Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmission. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio.

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.

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6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor

Channel 16.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART

CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE

01

01A X

X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

S 156.050

Port Operation and Commercial.

VTS in selected areas

02

03

04

04A

X

X

X

X

X

D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)


X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement

S 156.200

Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:

Commercial fishing

05

07



05A X X S

06 X X X S

156.250

156.300

Port operation. VTS in Seattle

Inter-ship Sefety



07A X X S

08 X X X S

09 X X X S

156.350

156.400

156.450

Commercial

Commercial (Inter-ship only)

Boater Calling channel, Commercial &

Non-commercial (Recreational)

10 X X X S

11 X X X S

12 X X X S

13 X X X S

14 X X X S

15 X S

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

Commercial

Commercial. VTS in selected areas.

Port operation. VTS in selected areas.

Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge)

156.700

Port operation. VTS in selected areas.

- - 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)

15 X X S

16 X X X S

156.750

156.800

Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W)

International Distress, Safety and Calling

17 X X X S

18 X

156.850

State Controlled (1 W)

D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement

18A X X

19

19A X

S 156.900

Commercial

X D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement

S 156.950

US: Commercial

19A X S 156.950

Coast Guard

20 X X X D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,

International: port operations and shipment

20A X

21

21A X X

22

X

X

S


S

157.000

157.050

Port operation

U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard


22A

23

X X S 157.100

US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and

Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16

X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

23A X S 157.150

U.S. Government Only

24 X X X D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)





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60

61

61A

X

X

X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)



S 156.075

Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing only

62

62A

63

X



S 156.125

Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing only



63A

64

64A

X X

X

S

S

156.175

Port Operation and Commercial.

VTS in selected areas.

X X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),


156.225

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),


65

65A X X

66

66A X X



S 156.275

156.325

156.375

Port Opeations



S

67 X X X S

Port Operations

US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge com muni-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only,

Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R

68 X X X S

69 X X X S

156.425

156.475


US: Non-commercial (Recreational),

Canada: Commercial fishing only,

International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement

70

71

72

73

74

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

75 X X X S

76 X X X S

77 X X

77

78

X

X

X

X

X

S

S

S

S

S

S

156.525

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.775

156.825

156.875

Digital selective calling (voice communications not allowed)

US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),

International: Port opertions and Ship movement

Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)

US: Port Operations,

Canada: Commercial fish ing only,


US: Port Operations,

Canada: Commercial fishing only,


Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)



X S 156.875

Port Operations (Inter-ship only)


Port operation, ship-movement

78A X X

79

79A X X

S 156.925


X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement

S 156.975

Commercial

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80

80A X X


S 157.025

Commercial

81

81A

81A

82

82A

83

83

X

X

X

X

X


S 157.075

U.S. Government Only -

Environmental protection operations.

S

S

157.075

157.125

Canadian Coast Guard Only



U.S. Government Only,

Canadian Coast Guard Only

X

D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only


83A X X S 157.175

U.S. Government Only,

Canadian Coast Guard Only




87

87A X

X X S

S

157.375

157.375


Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

88

88A X

X X S

S

WX01 X X X D

WX02 X X X D

157.425

157.425


Commercial, Inter-ship Only

- - 162.550 Weather (receive only)


WX03 X X X D

WX04 X X X D

WX05 X X X D

WX06 X X X D





WX07 X X X D

WX08 X X X D

WX09 X X X D




WX10 X X X D - - 163.275 Weather (receive only)

The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given.

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Channel designator

Carrier frequency

Ship transmit

(MHz)

Coast transmit

Points of communica-

tion (Intership and be-

tween coast and ship unless otherwise

iandicated)

Port Operations

01A

1

156.050 156.050

63A

05 2

65A

66A

12

3

73

14

3

74

77

20

4

20A

1

12

156.175 156.175

156.250 156.250

156.275 156.275

156.325 156.325

156.600 156.600

156.675 156.675

156.700 156.700

156.725 156.725

156.875

157.000 161.600

157.000

Intership only.

Intership only.

Navigational (Bridge-to-Bridge)

5

13

67

6

7

156.650 156.650

156.375 156.375

Commercial

01A

1

156.050 156.050

63A

1

156.175 156.175

07A

67

7

156.350 156.350

156.375

Intership only.

156.400

........

Do.

08

09

10

11 3

18A

19A

79A

80A

72 14

156.450 156.450

156.500 156.500

156.550 156.550

156.900 156.900

156.950 156.950

156.975 156.975

157.025 157.025

88A

8

157.425

........

Intership only.

156.625

........

Internship only.

70

15

Digital Selective Calling

156.525 156.525

68

17

09 16

69

71

72

78A

79A

80A

67

14

Channel designator

16

06

15

17

13

9,10

22A 11

Carrier frequency

Ship transmit

(MHz)

Coast transmit

Points of communica-

tion (Intership and be-

tween coast and ship unless otherwise

iandicated)

Noncommercial

156.425 156.425

156.450 156.450

156.475 156.475

156.575 156.575

156.625

........

Intership only.

156.925 156.925

156.975 156.975 Great Lakes only.

157.025 157.025 Do.

156.375

.......

Internship only.

Distress, Safety and Calling

156.800 156.800 EPRIB

Intership Safety

156.300

........

a. Intership, or b. For SAR: Ship and aircraft for the

U.S. Coast Guard.

Environmental

........

156.750 Coast to ship only.

Maritime Control

156.850 156.850

Liaison, U.S. Coast Guard

157.100 157.100 Ship, aircraft, and coast stations of the U.S. Coast

G u a r d a n d a t

Lake Mead, Nev., ship and coast stations of the

N a t i o n a l P a r k

S e r v i c e , U . S .

Department of the

Interior.

1: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel

Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4

above head of passes near Baton Rouge.

2: 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S.

Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California.

3: 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by the 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 permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors.

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4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt.

5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational communications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or

25 watts for ship stations.

6: On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above

Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor

Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas.

7: Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi

River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge, and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge.

8: Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget

Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Channel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles) from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of

Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425

MHz is available for intership and commercial communications. Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities.

9: When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used additionally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments.

10: The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes

Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and nscheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and

J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the interference problem is resolved.

11: The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast

Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request.

12: The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications.

13: 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 environmental conditions in which vessels operate, i.e., weather; sea conditions; time signals; notices to mariners; and hazards to navigation.

14: Available only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

15: The frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclusively for distress, safety and calling using digital selective calling techniques. No other uses are permitted.

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.

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12 WARRANTY

Marine Products Limited Warranty

PLEASE NOTE

The following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the 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”) manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows:

Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers

1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91

3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94

3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94

Loud hailers


3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91

Associated Chargers


3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91

Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.

Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, External

Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards.

To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transportation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex

Standard), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630.

Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STAN-

DARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.

In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of

Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the

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Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORI-

ZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty.

STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.

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 purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD

HORIZON for service.

This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD

HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-

DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty.

STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in

Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products.

The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD

HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential damages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STAN-

DARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS,

STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-

POSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.

ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED

UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

THANK YOU for buying Marine Division of Vertex Standard products!

We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!

Please visit

www.standardhorizon.com

to register the HX850S

Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual.

Product Support Inquiries

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX850S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00-

5:00PST.

In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime “flat rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after the warranty period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’s Record with the unit when you return it to your 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 STANDARD

HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner.

This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or modification, or water damage (depending on the product).

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13 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS

13.1 FBA-38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE

The optional FBA-38 is a battery case that holds five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX850S transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for receiving and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically. When the Alkaline batteries are used, we recommend to reduce the Transmit Output Power to “LOW”.

1. Slide the five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries into the FBA-38 with the Negative (

–––––) side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the

FBA-38.

2. Insert the FBA-38 into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver, and then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “LOCK” position with a coin.

NOTE

When the FBA-38 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the HX850S is not able to transmit using 6 W power output.

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14 SPECIFICATIONS

Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.

14.1 GENERAL

Frequency Range:

Channel Spacing:

Frequency Stability:

Emission Type:

Antenna Impedance:

Supply Voltage:

Current Consumption:

Operating Temperature:

NMEA Input:

NMEA Output:

Case Size (W x H x D):

Weight:

TX: 156.025 MHz - 157.425 MHz

RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275MHz

25 kHz

±10 ppm (–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C])

16K0G3E for Voice, 16K0G2B for DSC

50 Ω

7.4V DC, Negative Ground (Battery Terminal)

330 mA (Receive)

100 mA (Standby, GPS On)

60 mA (Standby, GPS Off)

1.6 A / 1.6 A / 1.0 A / 0.7 A

(TX: 6W / 5 W / 2.5W / 1W)

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)

GLL, GGA, and RMC

DSC, DSE, GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC

2.46” x 5.57” x 1.77” (62.5 x 141.5 x 45 mm)

(w/o knob & antenna)

11.8 oz (335 g) w/ FNB-V99LI, belt clip & antenna

14.2 TRANSMITTER

RF Power Output:

Modulation Type:

Maximum Deviation:

Spurious Emission:

Microphone Impedance:

6 W / 5 W / 2.5 W / 1 W (@7.4 V)

Variable Reactance

±5 kHz

–75 dBc typical

2 kΩ

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14.3 RECEIVER

Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne

Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 47.25 MHz

2nd: 450 kHz

Sensitivity: 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD

Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB typical

Intermodulation:

Ham & Noise Ratio:

70 dB typical

40 dB

Selectivity:

AF Output (Internal SP):

12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)

700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)

14.4 GPS

Receiver Channels:

Sensitivity:

Time to First Fix:

Geodetic Datum:

12 channels

Less than –130 dBm

1 min typical (@Cold Start)

40 sec typical (@Warm Start)

WGS84

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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 approved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to operate this device.

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Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

E M 0 3 1 N 1 0 1

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Copyright 2008

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

All rights reserved.

No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

HX850S

STANDARD HORIZON HX850S, CAT460, FNB-V99LI, CD-38, NC-88B, E-DC-19A, E-DC-6, MH-73A4B, MH-57A4B, VC-24, VC-27, CN-3, FBA-38 Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT

FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION

FCC NOTICE

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2 ACCESSORIES

3 ABOUT THIS RADIO

4 GETTING STARTED

5 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

6 BASIC OPERATION

7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

8 RADIO SETUP

MEMO

9 GPS SETUP

10 MAINTENANCE

11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

12 WARRANTY

13 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS

14 SPECIFICATIONS

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Key Features

Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I charge the battery pack?

How long does it take to charge the battery pack?

What is the transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT)?

How do I display my position on the display?

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STANDARD HORIZON HX850S, CAT460, FNB-V99LI, CD-38, NC-88B, E-DC-19A, E-DC-6, MH-73A4B, MH-57A4B, VC-24, VC-27, CN-3, FBA-38 Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT

FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION

FCC NOTICE

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2 ACCESSORIES

3 ABOUT THIS RADIO

4 GETTING STARTED

5 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

6 BASIC OPERATION

7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

8 RADIO SETUP

MEMO

9 GPS SETUP

10 MAINTENANCE

11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

12 WARRANTY

13 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS

14 SPECIFICATIONS

MEMO

Key Features

Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I charge the battery pack?

How long does it take to charge the battery pack?

What is the transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT)?

How do I display my position on the display?

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