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- Page 1 HX40 HX40E VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ....37 8. BASIC OPERATION ........16 12. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..38 12.1 HX40 ( USA Version ) ........ 38 8.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ..16 12.2 HX40E ( EXP Version ) ......41 8.2 INITIAL SETUP ........16 8.3 RECEPTION ........... -
Page 3: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE PTT ( Push-To-Talk ) Activates the transmitter when pressed. ▲/▼ Press to change the operating channel. ◄/► Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right or left. Press and hold to turn the transceiver ON/OFF. -
Page 4: General Information
Battery Life display on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer ( TOT ) . The HX40 transmitter provides a full 6-Watt ( 5-Watt ) * of transmit power (which is also selectable to 1-Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life). -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the safety precautions, and use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the pur- chaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws. -
Page 6: Online Warranty Registration
3. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the HX40 Marine VHF. NOTE: visiting the STANDARD HORIZON website from time to time may be beneficial. When new products are released, information will appear on the website. -
Page 7: Calling Another Vessel
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, _____” ( your vessel’s name ) . 3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag- netic bearing ( state which ) to a well-known landmark such as a naviga- tion aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry. -
Page 8: Bridge Channels 13 And 67
necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin- ning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. -
Page 9: Notes To Assure Waterproof Integrity
4.9 RADIO CARE After using the HX40 in a salt water environment, it is recommended to clean the radio with fresh water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunk- ing the radio in a bucket of fresh water. -
Page 10: Accessories
* 1(Antenna gain: -1.5dBi, Impedance: 50 ohm) * 2(Depending on the transceiver version) * 3(When fitted into the optional SHC-29 Floatation Case, the HX40 will float) NOTE: Charge the battery before operating the HX40 for the first time. Please see section “6.1.2 BATTERY CHARGING” for details. -
Page 11: Getting Started
6. GETTING STARTED 6.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the SBH-27 Charger Cradle with the SAD-23/SAD-11 AC Adapter, see section “6.1.2 BATTERY CHARGING”. If 12V DC power is available, the supplied E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used for charging the battery. -
Page 12: Battery Charging
Do not reverse the charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is tampered with or another charger is used, permanent damage may re- sult. Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery. Battery Recycling... -
Page 13: Battery Life Information
NOTE The SAD-23/SAD-11 is only designed for the charging of the HX40’s built-in battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SBH-27 may introduce noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommended for use adjacent to such devices. -
Page 14: Controls And Indicators
7. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section “8. BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to the below illustration for the locations of the following controls, switches, and con- nections. - Page 15 LCD Display The display shows the current operating conditions ( See the LCD indica- tors illustrated on page 14 ) . Microphone The internal microphone is located here. When transmitting, position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch ( 1.2 ~ 2.5 cm ) away from your mouth.
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Page 16: Lcd Indicators
Secondary use: Press and hold this key to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the operating channel. Press the key again to resume normal ( squelch con- trolled ) monitoring. 16/S Key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel se- lection. - Page 17 “DW” Indicator “DW”: Dual Watch is activated. “TW”: Tri-Watch is activated. TRANSMIT POWER Indicator “HI”: 6 W ( 5W ) “MD”: 2.5 W “LO”: 1 W * : 5W TX required in some countries. “MEM” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is registered in the transceiver “Scan Memory”.
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Page 18: Basic Operation
8. BASIC OPERATION 8.1 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. ... -
Page 19: Transmit Power
8.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER The TX output power of the HX40 is set to high level ( 6 W ( 5 W ) * ) in factory default, and the “HI” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen. -
Page 20: Keypad Locking
8.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX40’s keypad may be locked. ] key to lock the keypad ( except the PTT, [SQL/ Press and hold the [CLR/ ] keys ) so that they are not accidentally changed. “KEY VOL] and [CLR/ LOCK”... -
Page 21: Noaa Weather Alert Testing
After stopping the beep sound, the weather alert reception confirmation screen will appear. Press any key to display a confirmation screen. The confirmation screen will ask whether to move to the weather channel, or return to the marine channel. Press [ENT/MENU] to switch to the weather channel, or press the [►] key to se- lect the [NO] soft key, then press [ENT/MENU] to return to the marine channel. -
Page 22: Operation On A Preset Channel
8.8.2 OPERATION on a Preset Channel 1. Press the [◄] or [►] key to display the soft keys. 2. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until the [P-SET] soft key is selected at the bot- tom of the LCD. 3. -
Page 23: Scanning
8.9 SCANNING The HX40 provides two types of scanning, “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into Scan Mem- ory and also channels stored in the Preset Channel memory. “Priority Scan” is similar to the “Memory Scan” scan, however it scans the priority channel ( channel 16 ) and dual watches to channels programmed in memory scan and preset channel memory. -
Page 24: Scanning Operation
6. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “M-SCAN” or “P-SCAN”. 7. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the selected setting. 8. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation. Preset Channel 0 Preset Scan Memory Channel 5 Channel Preset Preset... -
Page 25: Multi Watch ( To Priority Channel )
The HX40 watches the activity of the current channel and the priority channel. TRIPLE ( Triple Watch ) : The HX40 watches the activity of the priority chan- nel, the sub channel, and the current channel. 7. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the selected setting. -
Page 26: Starting The Dual Watch
2. 6. While a signal is received on the channel selected in step 2, the HX40 will dual watch to the priority channel periodically. 7. To stop dual watch, press the [CLR/ ] key. -
Page 27: Listening To The Fm Radio
8.11 Listening to the FM Radio The HX40 includes provision for FM broadcast reception. 1. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [RA- DIO], then press the [ENT/MENU] key. The FM broadcast coverage is 65.000 to 108.000 MHz ( 100 kHz step ) and utilizes Wide-FM mode. -
Page 28: Memory Frequency Recall
5. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the first letter of the name and step to the next letter to the right. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters, and if you do not use all twelve characters, press the [ENT/MENU] key to move to the next spaces. -
Page 29: Key Timer
7. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select a new function to be assigned to the soft key, and press the [ENT/MENU] soft key. Available functions are listed below. 8. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation. Display Function PRESET... -
Page 30: Menu ( "Setup" )
9. MENU ( “SETUP” ) The HX40’s Menu Mode allows enables a number of the HX40 operating pa- rameters to be custom-configured. Use the following procedure to activate and set The Menu Mode parameters: 1. Press and hold the [ENT/MENU] key. -
Page 31: Scan Resume
9.1.5 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the HX40 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “CHANNEL SETUP” “SCAN RESUME”... -
Page 32: Fm Setup
9.2 FM SETUP 9.2.1 ADD Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “FM SETUP” “ADD” 2. Press the [ENT/MENU] key. 3. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to scroll through the first position numbers of the frequency. 4. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the first number in the frequency and step to the next position to the right. -
Page 33: Edit
9.2.2 EDIT This selection is used to edit the FM Broadcast frequency and name. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “FM SETUP” “EDIT” 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the memory to be edited, then press the [ENT/ MENU] key. -
Page 34: Battery Save
9.3.2 BATTERY SAVE This function allows you to change the battery save mode setting. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “CONFIG” “BATTERY SAVE” 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the de- sired setting. You can select one from “OFF”, “50%”, “70%”, “80%”, or “90%”. -
Page 35: Contrast
3. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the new setting. 4. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation. 9.3.6 CONTRAST The contrast may be adjusted in 30 levels. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “CONFIG” “CONTRAST” 2. -
Page 36: Atis Setup ( Hx40E Only )
ATIS SETUP ( HX40E only ) The HX40E supports the ATIS ( Automatic Transmitter Identification System ) used in Inland waterways in Europe. When enabled ATIS mode transmits a unique ATIS code each time the PTT switch is released at the end of a trans- mission. -
Page 37: Atis Ch Group
10.2 ATIS CH GROUP The HX40E has the capability to turn on and off the ATIS feature for each channel group. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “ATIS SETUP” “ATIS GROUP” 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the channel group ( International, Canadian, or USA ) you wish to change the setting, and press the [ ENT/MENU ] key. -
Page 38: Maintenance
11. MAINTENANCE 11.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precau- tions to prevent damage to the radio: Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Chart
Press the [▲] key until background low. noise outputs. Charge indicator does Defective built-in battery. Contact Standard Horizon dealer. not appear on the display The transceiver is not set Set the transceiver onto the SBH- when charging a battery. onto the SBH-27 Charger 27 Charger Cradle properly. -
Page 40: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments
12. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS 12.1 HX40 ( USA Version ) VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.050 160.650 Port Operation and Commercial. 156.050 1001 VTS in selected areas Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.100... - Page 41 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Port operation, ship movement 157.100 161.700 Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime 157.100 Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 US Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety 157.100 Information Broadcasts announced on chan- 1022 nel 16 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 157.150...
- Page 42 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Digital selective calling ( voice communica- - - - 156.525 tions not allowed ) US, Canada: Non-commercial ( Recreation- al ) , 156.575 International: Port operations and Ship movement Non-commercial ( Inter-ship only ) 156.625 US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only,...
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Page 43: Hx40E ( Exp Version )
12.2 HX40E ( EXP Version ) CHANNEL USE TX ( MHz ) RX ( MHz ) SIMPLEX/DUPLEX LOW PWR All countries Germany ( except Germany ) 156.050 160.650 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE NAUTIK 156.100 160.700 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE NAUTIK 156.150 160.750 DUPLEX –... - Page 44 CHANNEL USE TX ( MHz ) RX ( MHz ) SIMPLEX/DUPLEX LOW PWR All countries Germany ( except Germany ) – 156.525 SIMPLEX – 156.575 SIMPLEX LOW* PLEASURE SHIP-PORT 156.625 SIMPLEX LOW* SHIP-SHIP 156.675 SIMPLEX – PORT OPR NAUTIK 156.725 SIMPLEX LOW* PORT OPR...
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Page 45: Specifications
13. SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. z GENERAL Frequency Ranges: TX: 156.025MHz - 161.600MHz RX: 156.050MHz - 163.275MHz ( USA/International, Including WX channels ) Channel Spacing: 25kHz ±3ppm ( –4°F to +140°F [–20°C to +60°C] ) Frequency Stability: Emission Type: 16K0G3E... -
Page 46: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information
14. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion ( FCC ) and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ( ISED ) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 14.1 MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. -
Page 47: Rf Exposure Safety Statement
15. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT 15.1 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk ( PTT ) button is pushed, the transceiver sends out radio frequency ( RF ) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commis- sion adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. -
Page 48: Fcc Notice
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION... - Page 49 The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits.
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Page 50: Standard Horizon Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty is valid only in the country/region where this product was originally purchased. On-line Warranty Registration: Thank you for buying STANDARD HORIZON products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please register your product at www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner... -
Page 51: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment HX40E is in full compliance with EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity for this product is available to view at http://www. yaesu.com/jp/red ATTENTION –... - Page 52 Copyright 2017 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan 1712E-AC-2 YAESU USA Printed in China 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.