Standard Horizon Hx750s manual

Page 1 HX750S HX750S Floating Marine T ransceiver Owner ’ s Manual[...]

HX750S Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS RF EXPOSURE SAFETY ST A TEMENT .................................................................................... 4 FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMA TION .......................................................... 5 FCC NOTICE .....................................................................................[...]

Page 3 HX750S Congratulations on your purchase of the HX750S ! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver , or if you have other ST ANDARD HORIZON equipment, the ST ANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high performance transceiver , which should provide you with many years of satisfying communi[...]

HX750S Page 4 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY ST A TEMENT SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power trans- mitter . When the Push-to-T alk (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 lev[...]

Page 5 HX750S FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMA TION S tandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra- dio Service. MARITIME ST A TION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters which uses a VHF m[...]

HX750S Page 6 FCC NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compli- ance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by ST ANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX ST ANDARD. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to[...]

Page 7 HX750S 1. GENERAL INFORMA TION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX750S is a Submersible Floating 6-W att portable two way marine trans- ceiver . The transceiver has all allocated USA, International, or Canadian chan- nels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the [ 16/9 ] key . NOAA (National Oceanic[...]

HX750S Page 8 2. ACCESSORIES 2.1 P ACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: y HX750S Transceiver y CA T460 Antenna y FNB-V99LI 7.4 V , 1 150 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack y CD-39 Charger Cradle for HX750S y NC-88B 120V AC Wall Charger for CD-39 y E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigar[...]

Page 9 HX750S 3. ABOUT THIS RADIO 3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND W ARNING 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 dist ances that are essentially “Line of sight” Actual transmission range depends mu[...]

HX750S Page 10 4. GETTING ST ARTED If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-39 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 [...]

Page 11 HX750S 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 ST ANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; y Use only a ST ANDARD HORIZON, (a Marine Division of VERTEX ST ANDARD) approved charger . The use of any other charger may cause per[...]

HX750S Page 12 4.1.2 BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION/REMOV AL 1. T o install the battery p ack, insert the battery pack into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver , then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “ LOCK ” position with a coin. 2. T o remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, open the Battery Pack Lock on the bottom of the [...]

Page 13 HX750S 4.1.3 BA TTERY CHARGING 1. T urn the transceiver off. 2. Insert the DC plug from the NC- 88B into the DC jack on the CD- 39 side panel, then plug the NC- 88B into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the HX750S (with the bat- tery pack) into the CD-39 ; the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. 4. If th[...]

HX750S Page 14 5. CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS 5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver . For detailed operat- ing instructions, refer to section 6 “ BASIC OPERA TION ”. Refer to illus- trations for the location of the following controls, switches, and connec- tions. c ANT Jack ( T op Panel ) The supplied [...]

Page 15 HX750S e PTT ( PUSH-TO-T ALK ) Switch When pushed activates the transmitter . f 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[...]

HX750S Page 16 [ H/L ( )] Key Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between “Normal” (6 W atts), “High” (5 W atts), “Medium” (2.5 W atts), and “Low” (1 W att) power . This key does not function on the “T ransmission Inhibited” and “Low power only” channels. Secondary use: Hold down this key to lock the keypad[...]

Page 17 HX750S h Thermo Sensor T o measure a water temperature, soak the radio so the sensor is covered by water for several minutes to see the actual water temperature. NOTE It may take a few minutes for the temperature to register correctly . NOTE The temperature sensor may not display the correct temperature when the internal temperature of the [...]

HX750S Page 18 5.2 INDICA TORS Information Bar The temperature or battery volt age is shown here. / / Indicators “ ” indicates High power (5 W atts); “ ” indicates Medium power (2.5 W atts); and “ ” is for Low power (1 W att). “Blank” in this location indicates Normal power (6 W atts). VOL Indicator This indicator shows the receiver[...]

Page 19 HX750S “ ” Indicator This indicator appears during transmission. “ WX ” Indicator This indicator appears when a NOAA weather channel is selected. “ MEM ” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory”. Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and r[...]

HX750S Page 20 6. BASIC OPERA TION 6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICA TIONS 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 T ransmission while on land; y Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine [...]

Page 21 HX750S 6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (Press the [ VOL ] key , followed by the [ T ] / [ S ] key) to desired listen- ing level. The TX/BUSY indicator illuminates green indi- cating that the channel is being used. NOTE Y ou may change the speaker audio to have a high or lower sounding pitch to assist listening in quiet or no[...]

HX750S Page 22 NOTE The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver auto- matically switches to the receiving mode by the T OT feature. 6.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNA TIONAL CHANNELS 1. T o change from US to International or Canadian Marine Channels, hold down the [ 16/9 ] key and press the [ WX ] key . The band will change from USA,[...]

Page 23 HX750S 6.8 NOAA WEA THER CHANNELS 1. T o 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 cont aining the NOAA weather channels. 2. When the [ WX ] key is pressed, the transceiver will be [...]

HX750S Page 24 6.9 PRESET CHANNELS ( 0 ~ 9 ) : INST ANT ACCESS T en user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Pressing the [ PRESET ] key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [ PRESET ] key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker . 6.9.1 PROGRAMMING 1. Hold down th[...]

Page 25 HX750S 6.10 MEMOR Y SCAN The HX750S can be programmed to scan channels from a minimum of 2 chan- nels 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 incl[...]

HX750S Page 26 6.1 1 PRIORITY SCAN The Priority Scanning feature allows the radio to Memory Scan while also keeping watch on a particularly import ant “Priority Channel”. The following channels can be set as the Priority Channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels described previously . 1. T o set the priority channel, hold down the [ 16/9 ] key and p[...]

Page 27 HX750S 6.12 DUAL W A TCH The Dual W atch feature allows the radio watch the particularly important “Pri- ority Channel” (determined section “ 6.1 1 PRIORITY 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[...]

HX750S Page 28 When a transmission is received on the channel “16”, the radio receives the channel “16” until the incoming signal disappears. When a transmission is received on the channel “09”, the radio watches the channel “16” while receiving the channel “09”. 3. The T riple Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal [...]

Page 29 HX750S 6.15 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 othe[...]

HX750S Page 30 6.16 OPERA TING 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 out- [...]

Page 31 HX750S 6.18.3 CALIBRA TING W A TER TEMPERA TURE SENSOR If the temperature display is incorrect, it can be re-calibrated via Menu Mode. 1. T urn the transceiver off. 2. Hold down the [ SQL ] key , and then turn on the trans- ceiver while still holding down the [ SQL ] key . 3. “ SEt SEt SEt SEt SEt ” will appear on the display , indicati[...]

HX750S Page 32 7. MENU ( “SET” ) MODE The HX750S ’ s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX750S operating param- eters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1. T urn the transceiver off. 2. Hold down the [ SQL ] key , and then turn on the trans- ceiver w[...]

Page 33 HX750S 04 tEP ( TEMP ADJUST ) Function : Calibrating the Thermometer setting A vailable V alues : –9.9 ~ +9.9 Default : 0.0 See page 31 for det ails. 05 LP ( LAMP MODE ) Function : Selects the Lamp illumination method for the LCD/ Keypad. A vailable V alues : Cnt / kEY / off Default : kEY kEY : Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds whe[...]

HX750S Page 34 10 dUL ( DW DISPLA Y ) Function : Selects the Dual W atch scanning display mode. A vailable V alues : nor (Normal) / SPL (S pecial) Default : nor (Normal) When “SPL ( S pecial)” is selected the channel shown on the display is the last channel the HX750S received a call on. This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio t[...]

Page 35 HX750S 8. INST ALLA TION OF OPTIONS 8.1 FBA-38 ALKALINE BA TTER Y CASE FBA-38 is a battery case that holds five AAA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX750S transceiver . 1. Slide the five AAA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA-38 with the Nega- tive (–) side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-38 [...]

HX750S Page 36 9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state component s in ST ANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. T ake the following precau- tions to prevent damage to the radio. y T o prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, keep the microphone connected or the jack[...]

Page 37 HX750S SYMPTOM The [ SCAN ( DW )] key does not start the scan. The USA/INTL/CAN modes do not function. Cannot change any function. Key Lock does not function. Indicator does not light when charging a battery . PROBABLE CAUSE No channels memorized. Squelch is not adjusted. Proper operation not followed. Low battery . Audio volume level is to[...]

HX750S Page 38 10. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS T ables on the following pages list the VHF Marine Channel assignment s 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 V essel Traf fic System. 2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numb[...]

Page 39 HX750S 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 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) 0[...]

HX750S Page 40 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE 60 X X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 61 X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement 61A X S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard; East Coast: commercial fishing only 62 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Corresponde[...]

Page 41 HX750S VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE 80 X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement 80A X X S 157.025 Commercial 81 X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement 81A X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only - Environmental protection operations. 81A X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only 82 X D 157.125 161.725 Pub[...]

HX750S Page 42 1: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com- munications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated V essel T raffic 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 Mi[...]

Page 43 HX750S 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 com- munications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when us[...]

HX750S Page 44 1 1. W ARRANTY Marine Products Limited W arranty PLEASE NOTE The following “Limited W arranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United S tates and Canada. For limited W arranty de- tails out side the United S tates, contact the dealer in your country . ST ANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER TEX ST ANDARD) w[...]

Page 45 HX750S appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. ST ANDARD HORI- ZON may , at its option, rep air or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned part s and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty . ST ANDARD HORIZON will not warrant insta[...]

HX750S Page 46 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limit ation of incidental or conse- quential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty last s, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply . This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other right s which may vary from state to st ate. ONL Y PRODUCTS SOLD[...]

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HX750S Page 48 12. SPECIFICA TIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 12.1 GENERAL Frequency Ranges : TX: 156.025 MHz - 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz Channel Sp acing : 25 kHz Frequency St ability : ±10 ppm (–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C]) Emission [...]

Page 49 HX750S 12.3 RECEIVER Circuit T ype : Double-Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies : 1st: 47.25 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz Adjacent Channel Selectivity : 70 dB typical Intermodulation : 70 dB typical Ham & Noise Ratio : 40 dB typical Sensitivity : 0.25 μ V for 12 dB SINAD Selectivity : 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) AF Output [...]

HX750S Page 50 MEMO[...]

Page 51 HX750S 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 ap- proved by V ertex S tandard could void the User ’s authorization to oper- ate this device.[...]

HX750S Page 52 Copyright 2008 VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. EM032N101[...]