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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC LICENSE INFORMATION ................................................................... 3FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................ 41. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................

Page 4 - ABOUT VHF MARINE RADIO

HX270S Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the HX270S ! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZONequipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensur-ing your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should pro...

Page 5 - FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION; PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS; The FCC prohibits the following communications:; STATION LICENSE

HX270S Page 3 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: H False distress or emergency messages: H Messa...

Page 6 - FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON; FCC NOTICE; NOTICE

HX270S Page 4 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out thelicense application. FCC Type Accepted ........................................................................... Part 80 Output Power with FNB-83 ............... 1 W (Low), 2.5...

Page 7 - GENERAL INFORMATION; The

HX270S Page 5 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, orCanadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immedi-ately selected from any channel...

Page 9 - Figure 1; Important Notice

HX270S Page 7 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 chargedby connecting the NC-88 battery charger (see figure 2 on page 8). If 12V D...

Page 10 - Important Notes; FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery Tray; Figure 2

HX270S Page 8 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 pluginto the jack located on the side panel ofthe ...

Page 11 - Caution

HX270S Page 9 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 T...

Page 12 - Figure 3; CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; NOTE

HX270S Page 10 H X 27 0 S VO L Figure 3 Controls and Connectors 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 forthe location of the following controls, indicators, and ...

Page 13 - green; KEY; Example

HX270S Page 11 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 whic...

Page 14 - WX; PTT; SCAN; MEM

HX270S Page 12 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...

Page 16 - No Icon; KEY Lock Indicator

HX270S Page 14 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 thebattery s...

Page 20 - NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

HX270S Page 18 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, “...

Page 22 - PROGRAMMABLE PRIORITY SCAN; Therefore, your priority watching of the designated chan-

HX270S Page 20 5.8 PROGRAMMABLE PRIORITY SCAN The priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keepingwatch on a particularly important “priority channel.” The following channelscan be set as the priority channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels 1 through 8(Preset Channels are described...

Page 29 - PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES; you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site; CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS; USA

HX270S Page 27 Page 28 7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX270S , you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site (www.standardhorizon.com), send an E-mail [email protected], or contact the Product Supportteam at (800)767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00...

Page 30 - Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor; VHF Marine Channel

HX270S Page 28 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03 X X D 156.150 160.750 Publi...

Page 38 - ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

HX270S Page 36 Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARDHORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair isneeded. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date ofreturn of the unit to the Owner. This service program is not available for...

Page 40 - MEMO

Page 44 - Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD

Copyright 2004VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved. No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www.standardhorizon.com E M 0 0 ...