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HX370S Page 5 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX370S 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...

HX370S Page 6 2. ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please checkit for the following contents: • HX370S Transceiver • FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack • FNB-V57IS 7.2 V, 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Depends on the transceiver version. • ...

HX370S Page 7 3. BATTERY The FNB-83 and FNB-V57IS (intrinsically Safe Version) are high perfor- mance rechargeable battery providing high capacity in a compact package. Note: FNB-83 is supplied with the HX370S and the FNB-V57IS is supplied with the HX370AS only. CAUTION To avoid risk of explosion an...

HX370S Page 8 3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER 1. Install the supplied FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack on the rear of the HX370S . 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 pa...

HX370S Page 9 3.5 BATTERY SAFETY Battery packs for your transceiver contain Ni-MH/Ni-Cd batteries. This typeof battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused orabused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe thefollowing precautions: DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK...

HX370S Page 10 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 connections.

HX370S Page 11 4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume. MIC/SP JACK Accepts the optional CMP460 , MH-57 A4B speaker microphone or VC-24 VOX Headset. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled. Do not allow the HX...

HX370S 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...

HX370S 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...

HX370S 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, “...

HX370S Page 19 5.6.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requir-ing vessels at sea or other bodies of water to be notified, the NOAA (Na-tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050Hz tone that the HX370S can detec...

HX370S Page 21 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...

HX370S Page 26 5.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT The optional FVP-31 Voice Scrambler Unit permits secure voice communica- tions with stations within your network, which prevents others from listeningusing normal communication equipment. To activate the Voice Scrambler: 1. Turn the radio off.2. Hold down the...

HX370S Page 28 5.18.1 bEP (K EY B EEP ) Function : Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper. Available Values : ON/OFF Default : ON 5.18.2 CHF (C HANNEL F REQUENCY ) Function : Enable/Disables the Channel Frequency display. Available Values : ON/OFF Default : OFF 5.18.3 CHn (C HANNEL N AME ) Function : Chan...

HX370S Page 32 Page 32 7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX370S , 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...

HX370S Page 33 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...

HX370S Page 41 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...

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