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Standard Horizon HX280S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HX280S VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual HX280S Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL ........................30 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................31 9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ................32 10. WARRANTY .......................... 38 11. SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 48 11.1 GENERAL ........................48 11.2 TRANSMITTER ......................48 11.3 RECEIVER ........................ 48 Page 2 HX280S...
  • Page 3 We appreciate your purchase of the HX280S, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX280S.

  • Page 4: Rf Exposure Safety Statement

    Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regu- lations. Page 4 HX280S...

  • Page 5: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information

    FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra- dio Service. MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.

  • 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 STANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: General Information

    EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX280S transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also is selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    HX280S Transceiver CAT460 Antenna FNB-V105LI 7.4 V, 1650 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CD-46 Charger Cradle for HX280S NC-90B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-46 E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug CLIP-920 Belt Clip Owner’s Manual 2.2 OPTIONS...

  • Page 9: About This Radio

    If this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute to a collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments refer to page 32 section 9. HX280S Page 9...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans- ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack Page 10 HX280S...
  • Page 11 Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments; Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery. Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.

  • Page 12: Battery Installation/Removal

    NOTE The CD-46 is only designed for the charging of the HX280S’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The CD-46 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recom- mend its use adjacent to such device.

  • Page 13: Installation Of Option

    4. Insert the FBA-40 Battery Case into the battery compartment on the back of the HX280S transceiver while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then push the bottom side of the FBA-40 Battery Case until the Battery Case locks with the Battery Pack Latch.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the speakers audio volume. Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the speakers audio volume. Turn fully counter-clockwise to turn the radio off. Page 14 HX280S...
  • Page 15 [ WX ] key is pressed again. Secondary use: When the [ 16/9 ] key is held and the [ WX ] key is pressed, the radio will change the marine band between the USA, International, and Canadian channels. HX280S Page 15...
  • Page 16 When transmitting, position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from the small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the micro- phone. Battery Pack Lock ( Bottom side ) Slide the Battery Pack Lock to the “ ” position for battery removal. Page 16 HX280S...

  • Page 17: Indicators

    “ ”: “weather alert” is re- Channel Display ceived. “MEM” Indicator The operating channel is shown on This indicator shows the channel is the LCD in both the transmission and in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory”. reception modes. HX280S Page 17...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    Refer to the channel chart on page 33 for available chan- nels. 6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to the desired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used. Page 18 HX280S...

  • Page 19: Transmission

    Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT switch. The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver auto- matically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature. HX280S Page 19...

  • Page 20: Usa, Canadian, And International Channels

    USA, International or Cana- dian operating band is selected. 6.7 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX280S’s keypad may be locked out. Hold down the [ H/L ( )] key to lock the keypad (except the...

  • Page 21: Noaa Weather Channels

    (refer to section “6.8.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT” for a discussion of how to use this feature). The 1050 Hz tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep in the speaker of the HX280S, to signal that a Weather Alert Broad- cast is being received.

  • Page 22: Preset Channels ( 0 ~ 9 ) : Instant Access

    “0 0 0 0 0 ” is represented by “0 0 0 0 0 ” to the right of the channel number on the display for one second, and preset channel “1 1 1 1 1 ” is represented by “1 1 1 1 1 ” and so forth. The preset channel number will disappear after one second. Page 22 HX280S...

  • Page 23: Scanning

    6.10 SCANNING The HX280S allows the user to select the scan type from “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Priority Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory with the priority channel (Channel 16). When 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.

  • Page 24: Priority Scanning ( P-Scan )

    This allows the radio to be able to receive calls on chan- nel 16 (priority channel) even when the radio is receiving on another chan- nel. 5. To stop the Priority Scanning, press the [ SCAN ( DW )] key. Page 24 HX280S...

  • Page 25: Dual Watch

    The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute. 9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT switch and listen. 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel. HX280S Page 25...

  • Page 26: Calling Another Vessel ( Channel 16 Or 9 )

    Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning 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 26 HX280S...

  • Page 27: Operating On Channel 13

    When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, Normal, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the [ H/L ( )] key. When you select this channel again, the trans- ceiver will revert to low power. HX280S Page 27...

  • Page 28: Menu ( "Set" ) Mode

    7. MENU ( “SET” ) MODE The HX280S’s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX280S 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. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise.
  • Page 29 Emits a loud beep when the Weather Alert is received while scanning the Weather channels. Emits a loud beep when the Weather Alert is received while receiving the Weather channel and/or scanning the Weather channels. OFF: Disables the Weather Alert function. HX280S Page 29...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 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. To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart

    )] key ) . operate. Hold down the [ H/L ( )] key for 2 Cannot select keylock Proper operation not function. followed. seconds. Charging indicator on Defective battery FNB-V105LI. Contact your Standard Horizon CD-46 does not dealer. illumininate. HX280S Page 31...

  • Page 32: Vhf Marine Channel Assignment

    “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo- graphic regions. 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. Page 32 HX280S...
  • Page 33 U.S. Government Only D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) HX280S Page 33...
  • Page 34 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 34 HX280S...
  • Page 35 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. HX280S Page 35...
  • Page 36 St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permit- ted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors. Page 36 HX280S...
  • Page 37 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. HX280S Page 37...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER- TEX STANDARD). Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.
  • Page 39 Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equip- ment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
  • Page 40 STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX280S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Hum & Noise Ratio: 40 dB typical Sensitivity: 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD Selectivity: 25 kHz (–70 dB) AF Output (Internal SP): 700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. HX280S Page 41...
  • Page 42 MEMO Page 42 HX280S...
  • Page 43 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 Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper- ate this device. HX280S Page 43...
  • Page 44 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in China Page 44 HX280S...

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