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HX270S
VHF/FM Marine
Handheld Transceiver
Owner's Manual
HX270S
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC LICENSE INFORMATION ...................................................................3 FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................4 1. GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................5 2. ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................6 2.1 PACKING LIST ................................................................
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RF Exposure Safety Statement This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled expo- sure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guide- lines: FCC@96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio- Frequency Radiation. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compli- ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
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Congratulations on your purchase of the HX270S! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensur- ing your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should pro- vide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us, shoul
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FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS The FCC prohibits the following communications: False distress or emergency messages: Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests; Messages to or from a vessel on land; Transmission while on land; Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000). STATION LICENSE
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FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. FCC Type Accepted ........................................................................... Part 80 Output Power with FNB-83 ............... 1 W (Low), 2.5 W (Mid), and 5 W (High) Emission .........................................................................................16K0G3E Frequency Range .................................................. 156.025 to 157.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX270S is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma- rine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, international, or Canadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immedi- ately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key. NOAA weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key. The transceiver includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Program- mable Priority Scanning, NOAA W
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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: • HX270S Transceiver • FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack • NC-88B 120 VAC Overnight Charger • CD-26 Charger Cradle • FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case • CAT460 Antenna • E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug • CLIP-14 Belt Clip with screw • Owner’s Manual 2.2 OPTIONS CD-26 Charger Cradle FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-M
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3. BATTERY The FNB-83 is a high performance rechargeable battery providing high ca- pacity in a compact package. 3.1 BATTERY CHARGING If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the NC-88 battery charger (see figure 2 on page 8). If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19A DC adapter with cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88, E-DC-6 and E-DC-19A will charge a completely discharged FNB-83 battery pa
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3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER 1. Install the supplied FNB-83 battery pack on the rear of the HX270S. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off. 2. Plug the NC-88 Overnight Charger into the AC line outlet, then insert the cable plug into the jack located on the side panel of the CD-26 Charger Cradle. 3. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into the CD-26; the antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. 4. If the transceiver and battery pack are in-
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3.5 BATTERY SAFETY Battery packs for your transceiver contain Ni-MH batteries. This type of bat- tery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the follow- ing precautions: DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS Shorting the terminals that power to the transceiver can cause sparks, se- vere overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt battery compon
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4. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper- ating instructions, refer to section 5 of this manual. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections. VOL HX270S Figure 3 Controls and Connectors Page 10 HX270S
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4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Antenna Connector The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here. POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume. ( ) PUSH-TO-TALK PTT SWITCH Activates transmission. ( ) SQUELCH SQL SWITCH Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the Squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will de- grade the reception of wa
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WX KEY Immediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any chan- nel 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 modes between the USA, International, and Cana- dian channel bands. H/L KEY Toggles the transmitter power level between High (5 Watts), Medium (2.5 Watts), and Low (1 Watt) of output. Does not operate on “low power only” and transmissio
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4.2 INDICATORS Figure 4 Indicators Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes. A Indicator Signifies ship-to-ship channels in USA or Canadian mode (whose counter- part in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator) channel). USA/INTL/CAN Indicator Denotes the “band” of operation for the particular channel. “USA” indicates the USA band; “CAN” indicates the Canadian band; and “INTL” indicates the International band
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WX Indicator A NOAA weather channel is selected. MEM Indicator The channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory.” Battery Indicator When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “ ” icon will appear on the display. When this icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery soon. No Icon Enough battery power Lower battery power Nearing depletion (Blinking) Prepare to charge the battery NOTE: The battery indicator should be used only as a guide in charging the FNB-83 battery. KEY Lock
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5. OPERATION 5.1 INITIAL SETUP 1. Install the belt clip on the transceiver, if desired. 2. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see figure 1 and section 3.2). 3. Install the antenna onto the transceiver. NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack and antenna are attached to the transceiver. Figure 5 Antenna Installation Installing the Quick Draw Belt Clip 1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX270S, with the notch point- ing directly up, using th
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5.2 RECEPTION 1. Turn the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the trans- ceiver on. 2. Press the SQL key, then press the [] key until the SQL level is 00. 3. Turn up the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort- able level. 4. Select a channel that has no signal being received (no one is transmit- ting on the channel) and where only noise is heard. 5. Press the SQL key, then press the [] key and stop immediately after the noise disappears. Thi
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5.3 TRANSMISSION NOTE Never key the transceiver without an antenna connected, as this may cause damage to the transceiver. 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the 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 LCD. This indicates Low power (approximately 1 Watt). NOTE Transmitting on 1 Watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1 Watt
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5.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS 1. To change the operating band (channel set) of the transceiver, hold down the 16/9 key and press the WX key. The band will change from USA, to International, and to Canadian with each press. 2. “USA” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “INTL” appears for the International band, and “CAN” ap- pears for the Canadian band. 5.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiver changes to the weather channel mod
