Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
p a g e 2 4 Owner’s Manual HX260S TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC NOTICE .......................................................................................................... 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 2 1.1 INTRODUCTION ...........
Page 3 - FCC NOTICE; NOTICE; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 1 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may voidcompliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must beapproved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
Page 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION; INTRODUCTION
p a g e 2 Owner’s Manual HX260S 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU USA) HX260S is amarine handheld two-way VHF transceiver. The transceiver has 65channels: 55 marine and 10 weather. The 55 marine channels ares w i t c h a b l e t o c o m p l y w i t h e ...
Page 5 - ACCESSORIES; PACKING LIST
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 3 2 ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please checkit for the following contents, notify the dealer if you are missing any of thesecontents. • HX260S Transceiver• CNB260 Rechargeable Battery Pack (Ni-Cad 7.2V, 750 mAh)...
Page 6 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; NOTE; CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL; Secondary use; DW KEY
p a g e 4 Owner’s Manual HX260S 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailedoperating instructions refer to section 4 of this manual.Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the following controls, indicators,and connections. 3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECT...
Page 7 - Figure 1. Controls and Connectors
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 5 Figure 1. Controls and Connectors SCAN H / L DW WX 16 9 SQL q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !4 !3
Page 8 - SCAN KEY; Memory SCAN; WX KEY
p a g e 6 Owner’s Manual HX260S t SCAN KEY Memory SCAN 1. Press once to start or stop scanning programmed channels. NOTE This function will not work if the radio is scanning. Secondary use 1. Press and hold to store the selected channel into the transceiver’s scan memory for scanning. Press and hold...
Page 9 - Antenna Connector
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 7 i 16/9 KEY Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holdingdown this key recalls channel 9. Secondary use Please see secondary use for the WX key. o Antenna Connector Connects to the flexible antenna CAT350. !0 (Lamp/key lock) KEY Single depression of th...
Page 10 - INDICATORS; Channel Display; A NOAA weather channel.; MEM Indicator; Shows the channel is in the transceiver's scan memory.; SQL Indicator; “SQL” is squelch adjusting mode.
p a g e 8 Owner’s Manual HX260S 3.2 INDICATORS Channel Display Displays the operating channel in both transmission and reception mode. A Indicator A simplex channel in USA or Canadian mode whose counterpart in theInternational mode is a duplex channel. TX/ BUSY Indicator “TX” shows the radio is tran...
Page 11 - Key Lock Symbol; ” appears when the channel is locked. All keys are disabled; Low Battery Indicator; ” appears when the battery capacity is less than 15% (during; Output Power Indicator
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 9 Key Lock Symbol A “ ” appears when the channel is locked. All keys are disabled except for the H/L, PTT and (Lamp/key lock) keys. Low Battery Indicator A “ ” appears when the battery capacity is less than 15% (during transmission). NOTE The battery indicator should be us...
Page 12 - OPERATION; INITIAL PROCEDURE; turn the transceiver on.; Figure 3. Antenna Installation; Figure 4. Battery Pack Installation
p a g e 1 0 Owner’s Manual HX260S 4 OPERATION 4.1 INITIAL PROCEDURE NOTE Never key the transceiver without an antenna connected. Damage mayoccur to the transceiver. Do not operate the transceiver while charging. 1. To remove the belt clip, pull the stopper and slide the belt clip upward.2. Install t...
Page 13 - RECEPTION
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 11 4.2 RECEPTION 1. Turn the POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on. 2. Press the SQL key, then press (Down) key until squelch level is minimum. This state is known as squelch off. 3. Select a channel that has no signal being received (no one...
Page 14 - TRANSMISSION; THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!; The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
p a g e 1 2 Owner’s Manual HX260S 4.3 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of RECEPTION.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 “L” is displayed on the LCD. This indica...
Page 15 - NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 13 4.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for instruction on use ofsimplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode ofoperation ca...
Page 17 - a) If a signal is received on CH16, dual watch pauses on CH16 until the; To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any; Transmit your emergency signal in the same manner as on regular
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 15 4.10 DUAL WATCHING To start dual watching, select a channel other than CH16 or NOAA weatherchannels and press the DW key. The “d” will appear in the LCD. Thisoperation monitors CH16 while you are receiving the selected channel. a) If a signal is received on CH16, dual w...
Page 18 - RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S
p a g e 1 6 Owner’s Manual HX260S 4.14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic betweenships, high power may be used temporarily in the USA mode by pressingthe H/L key before transmitting. When the PTT switch is released, thetransceiver will revert to...
Page 19 - BATTERY; BATTERY CHARGING; Pull the battery pack to upward and; Figure 5. Turning the battery lock; Figure 6. Removing the battery pack
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 17 5 BATTERY 5.1 BATTERY CHARGING To check the charge status, install the battery and press the PTT switchwhile observing the BATT indicator. (see page 9)The CWC260 battery charger supplied with the transceiver recharges acompletely discharged CNB260 battery pack in about ...
Page 20 - USING BATTERY TRAY; Push the lock of the battery tray, and; CAUTION; OPERATING CWC260 BATTERY CHARGER; Plug the wall charger into a 120 VAC; Figure 9. Installing the battery pack; Figure 11. Plugging the DC plug
p a g e 1 8 Owner’s Manual HX260S 5.3 USING BATTERY TRAY 1. Push the lock of the battery tray, and open the lid. 2. Install the AA battery cell. ( W e r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e a l k a l i n ebatteries.) 3. Confirm the polarity of the batteries. 4. Close the lid. 5. Attach the battery tray to tr...
Page 21 - BATTERY SAFETY; DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 19 Ni - Cd 5.4 BATTERY SAFETY Battery packs for your transceiver contain Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to bedangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from thetransceiver. Please observe the following pre...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
p a g e 2 0 Owner’s Manual HX260S 6 MAINTENANCE For preventive maintenance and instructions on obtaining factory service,please refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. For generaltroubleshooting, refer to this Troubleshooting Chart. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBABLECAUSE No channelsmemorized. Squelch i...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL; International channels, plus 10 weather channels.; TRANSMITTER
HX260S Owner’s Manual page 21 7 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, andare subject to change without notice. 7.1 GENERAL Channels ................................. All currently allocated USA, Canadian and International channels, plus 10 weather channel...
