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- Page 1 VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual HX280E Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8. MAINTENANCE ....................24 GENERAL ....................24 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................24 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..............25 9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ............26 10. SPECIFICATIONS ....................30 10.1 GENERAL ....................30 10.2 TRANSMITTER ................... 30 10.3 RECEIVER ....................30 Page 2 HX280E... - Page 3 We appreciate your purchase of the HX280E, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX280E.
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Page 4: General Information
LCD display, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX280E 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
230 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” suf- fix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug). Note: Before operating the HX280E for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section “4.2.3 BATTERY CHARGING” for details. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, espe- cially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following pre- cautions: Page 6 HX280E... - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Battery Installation/Removal
CD-46 the left side when viewing the charger from the front. 4. If the HX280E is inserted correctly, the Red “CHARGING” indicator will glow. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 6 hours. 5. When charging is completed, the red LED indicator will change to green. -
Page 9: Installation Of Option
4. Insert the FBA-40 Battery Case into the battery compartment on the back of the HX280E 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 10: 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 10 HX280E... - Page 11 Dual Watch feature is activated. Secondary use: When the [ 16/9 ] key is held and the [ DW ] key is pressed, the radio will change the marine band between the International, Canadian, and USA channels. HX280E Page 11...
- Page 12 When transmitting, position your mouth about 1.0 ~ 2.5 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 12 HX280E...
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Page 13: Indicators
This indicator shows the channel is Scan is activated. in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory”. Channel Display SQL Indicator The operating channel is shown on This indicator shows the squelch the LCD in both the transmission and level. reception modes. HX280E Page 13... -
Page 14: Basic Operation
Refer to the channel chart on page 27 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 14 HX280E... -
Page 15: Transmission
Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT switch. NOTE The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver auto- matically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature. HX280E Page 15... -
Page 16: 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 HX280E’s keypad may be locked out. Hold down the [ H/L ( )] key to lock the keypad (except the... -
Page 17: Preset Channels 0 ~ 9 : Instant Access
“ ” is represented by “ ” to the right of the channel number on the display for one second, and preset channel “ ” is represented by “ ” and so forth. The preset channel number will disappear after one second. HX280E Page 17... -
Page 18: Scanning
6.9 SCANNING The HX280E 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 19: 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 ] key. HX280E Page 19... -
Page 20: 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. Page 20 HX280E... -
Page 21: 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. HX280E Page 21... -
Page 22: 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. Page 22 HX280E... -
Page 23: Menu "Set" Mode
7. MENU “SET” MODE The HX280E’s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX280E 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 24: 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 25: 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. HX280E Page 25... -
Page 26: 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 26 HX280E... - Page 27 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) HX280E Page 27...
- Page 28 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 28 HX280E...
- Page 29 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.425 Port operation, ship movement 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship 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. HX280E Page 29...
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Page 30: Specifications
Sensitivity: 1 µV for 20 dB SINAD Selectivity: 25 kHz (–70 dB) 700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) AF Output (Internal SP): Measured in accordance with EN301 178-2, EN300 698-3, EN301 843-2, EN60950-1 Page 30 HX280E... -
Page 31: 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: HX280E Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. - Page 32 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Copyright 2012 Tennozu Parkside Building YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan All rights reserved. YAESU USA, INC. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630 No portion of this manual YAESU UK LTD. may be reproduced Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.