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Standard Horizon HX290E Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HX290E Floating Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual Page 1 HX290E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................31 10. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ................32 11. INSTALLATION OF OPTION ....................36 11.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ................ 36 12. SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 37 12.1 GENERAL ........................37 12.2 TRANSMITTER ......................37 12.3 RECEIVER ........................ 37 Page 2 HX290E...

  • Page 3: Quick Reference Guide

    [  ] key to tween High (5W) and Low (1W). un-squelch the radio. [  ] / [  ] B  UTTONS Selects the operating channel. NOTE For additional details, refer to the section “5. CONTROLS AND INDI- CATORS”. Page 3 HX290E...

  • Page 4: General Information

    EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, Glow-In-The-Dark strip, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX290E 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 5: Accessories

    A plug), “C” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug). Note: Before operating the HX290E for the first time, it is recommended that the bat- tery be charged. Please see section “4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING”...

  • Page 6: About This Radio

    8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute. 9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT ( ) switch and listen. Page 6 HX290E...

  • Page 7: Calling Another Vessel ( Channel 16 Or 9 )

    Call Sign and the word “out”. Note that it is not neces- sary to state your 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. Page 7 HX290E...

  • Page 8: Operating On Channel 13

    VC-24 VOX Headset or VC-27 Earpiece/Micro- phone to the transceiver.  Use the VC-24 VOX Headset and VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone at as low a volume as possible for existing conditions.  Slowly adjust the VOL knob when increasing the audio level. Page 8 HX290E...
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  • Page 10: Getting Started

    The design of the HX290E allows water to enter between the radio and the battery pack, however waterproof performance is not compromised. After using the HX290E in salt water environment is recommended to clean the radio with fresh water by rinsing the battery and radio (separately) under a sink facet or by dunking in a fresh water.

  • Page 11: Batteries And Chargers

    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

    DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR NORMAL BIN. LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RE- CYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. Please contact your local council for information on disposing of Li-on Batteries. Page 12 HX290E...

  • Page 13: Battery Charging

    NOTE The CD-52 Charger Cradle is only designed for the charging of the HX290E’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The CD-52 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here. MIC/SP Jack ( Top Panel )  The jack accepts the optional MH-73 Speaker/Microphone, MH-57 Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27 Earpiece/Mi- crophone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled. Page 14 HX290E...
  • Page 15 Press the key momentarily to increase the channel one step. Hold the key down to increase the channel continuously. Secondary use: Used to adjust the squelch threshold level up after the key is pressed. Page 15 HX290E...
  • Page 16 When transmitting, position your mouth about 2 cm away from the small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Battery Pack Lock ( Bottom side )  Slide the Battery Pack Lock to the “” position for battery removal. Page 16 HX290E...

  • Page 17: Lcd Indicators

    Canadian band. “ ” Indicator This indicator shows the ATIS feature is activated to a current operating band. Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes. Page 17 HX290E...

  • 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 on the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used. Page 18 HX290E...

  • Page 19: Transmission

    ) switch must first be released. This Time-Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a con- tinuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT ( switch. NOTE The PTT ( ) switch is disabled for 10 seconds after the transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature. Page 19 HX290E...

  • Page 20: International, Canadian, And Usa Channels

    3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “9 VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels. 6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX290E’s keypad may be locked. Hold down the key to lock the keypad (except the...

  • Page 21: Preset Channels ( 0 ~ 9 ) : Instant Access

    (“0 0 0 0 0 ” through “9 9 9 9 9 ”). 3. To exit from the Preset Channel mode, press the key. The transceiver will revert to the channel you were on prior to switching to the Preset Channel mode. Page 21 HX290E...

  • Page 22: Scanning

    6.8 SCANNING The HX290E has two modes for scanning channels. Memory Scan and Prior- ity Scan. Memory Scan Mode will scan the channels programmed into the Preset in- stant access channels and programmable Scan Channel Memories. Priority Scan mode will scan the same channels as Memory Scan Mode and also Channel 16 as the Priority Channel.

  • Page 23: Programming Scan Memory

    The “SCN” icon will appear at the left of the channel num- ber on the display during scanning. 3. When the HX290E receives a transmission, it will stop on the channel until signal disappears, then start scanning again. 4. To stop the scan, press the key briefly.

  • Page 24: Dual Watch

    4. When the HX290E receives a signal on the Priority channel it will stay on this channel until the incoming signal disappears, then start Priority scan- ning again.
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  • Page 26: Atis Setup

    7. ATIS SETUP The HX290E 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 transmission.

  • Page 27: Atis Ch Group

    7.2 ATIS CH GROUP The HX290E has the capability to turn on and off the ATIS feature for each channel group. 1. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise. 2. Hold down the key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the key.

  • Page 28: Menu ( "Set" ) Mode

    8. MENU ( “SET” ) MODE The HX290E’s Setup Menu allows a number of the HX290E operating param- eters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Setup Menu 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 See page 26 for details of the programming. Ats ( ATIS ) Function: Enables/Disables the ATIS (Automatic Transmit- ter Identification System) feature. Available Values: on / oFF Default: oFF See page 27 for details of the setting. Page 29 HX290E...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 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

    Charging indicator on Battery contacts not making Contact your Authorised Standard CD-52 does not contact with the charger Horizon or Vertex Standard illumininate. cradle. Dealer Service Centre or check www.standardhorizon.co.uk for details of the dealers in your area. Page 31 HX290E...

  • 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 HX290E...
  • 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) Page 33 HX290E...
  • 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 HX290E...
  • Page 35 Port operation, ship movement 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship Only 157.850 U.K. version only 161.425 U.K. version 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. Page 35 HX290E...

  • Page 36: Installation Of Option

    4. Insert the FBA-42 Battery Case into the battery compartment on the back of the HX290E transceiver while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then push the bottom side of the FBA-42 Battery Case until the Battery Tray locks with the Battery Pack Latch.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    1 μV for 20 dB SINAD Sensitivity: 25 kHz (–70 dB) Selectivity: AF Output (Internal SP): 700 mW @16  for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) Measured in accordance with EN 301 178-2, EN 300 698-3, EN 301 843-2, and EN 60950-1. Page 37 HX290E...
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  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com- plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: VHF Transceiver Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: HX290E Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 40 Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD. Printed in China Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court, East Burwood, VIC, 3151 Page 40 HX290E...

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