FCC ID: K6630573X30 HANDHELD MARINE TRANSCEIVER

HX870 6 Watt VHF/FM Floating Marine Transceiver with DSC Class D and GPS Owners Manual Page 1 HX870 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide ...............................................................................4 RADIO CARE ................................................................................................5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................6 2 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................7 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................8 4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION (in USA or Canada only) .......8 5 ABOUT THIS RADIO ..............................................................................9 5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS .............................................9 5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO ....................................................................9 5.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) ..................................9 5.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)................10 5.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ..................................................11 5.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ..............................................11 5.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE ..................................12 6 GETTING STARTED.............................................................................13 6.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS..................................................13 6.1.1 Battery Safety ..................................................................13 6.1.2 Battery Installation/Removal ............................................15 6.1.3 Battery Life Information ....................................................15 6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle ...................................16 6.2 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC ...............17 6.3 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) ................18 6.4 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .....................................................19 6.5 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ...........................................20 6.6 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT ..............................................20 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..........................................................21 8 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................25 8.1 INITIAL SETUP ..........................................................................25 8.2 RECEPTION ..............................................................................25 8.3 TRANSMISSION ........................................................................25 8.4 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) ......................................26 8.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ..........................................26 8.6 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE ........................26 8.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ..................................................27 8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert ........................................................27 8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ............................................28 8.8 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL 16) ............................................28 8.9 SCANNING ................................................................................28 8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type ..................................................29 8.9.2 Programming Scan Memory ............................................30 8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ..........................................30 8.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) .............................................31 8.10 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ...............................31 8.10.1 Programming .................................................................31 8.10.2 Operation .......................................................................32 8.10.3 Deletion ..........................................................................32 9 GPS Operation .....................................................................................33 9.1 GPS Logger Operation ..............................................................33 9.2 GPS Compass Display ..............................................................33 9.3 GPS Information Display ............................................................34 9.4 Numerical display with GPS status ............................................34 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ...............................................35 10.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................35 10.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ....................35 10.2.1 What is an MMSI? ..........................................................35 10.2.2 Programming the MMSI .................................................36 10.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL...............................................................37 10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call ...................................37 10.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ......................................39 10.4 ALL SHIPS CALL .......................................................................41 10.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ........................................41 10.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ............................................42 Page 2 10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .....................................................................43 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ..........43 10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply ...............................44 10.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment ...............45 10.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call .......................................45 10.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ...........................................48 10.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ..............................49 10.6 GROUP CALL ............................................................................51 10.6.1 Setting up a Group Call ..................................................51 10.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call ..............................................53 10.6.3 Receiving a Group Call ..................................................55 10.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer ...................................56 10.7 POSITION REQUEST ...............................................................57 10.7.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply ............................57 10.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel .......58 10.7.3 Receiving a Position Request ........................................60 10.7.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer ............................61 10.8 POSITION REPORT ..................................................................61 10.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call .......................62 10.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call ...........................63 10.8.3 Navigating to a Position Report .....................................64 10.8.4 Stopping Navigation to a Position Report ......................64 10.8.5 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint ........................64 10.8.6 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint ....................................65 10.8.7 Setting up a Position Report Ringer ...............................65 10.9 MANUAL INPUT OF A GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) ..................66 10.10 AUTO POS POLLING ................................................................67 10.10.1 Setting up the Polling Time Interval .............................67 10.10.2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled

(Tracked) ......................................................................67 10.10.3 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling ...........................68 10.11 DSC TEST .................................................................................69 10.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory ...............69 10.11.2 DSC Test call by using Individual/Position Directory ....69 10.11.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering an MMSI .............70 10.12 POLLING CALL..........................................................................71 10.12.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel ..............71 10.12.2 Receiving a Polling Call ...............................................72 10.13 DSC LOG OPERATION .............................................................73 10.13.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call ...............................................................................73 10.13.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call .......................74 10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls ....................................75 10.13.4 Deleting a Call from the DSC Log Directory ................75 11 NAVIGATION ........................................................................................77 11.1 OPERATION ..............................................................................77 11.1.1 Operation .......................................................................77 11.1.2 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint ....................................77 11.2 SETTING UP WAYPOINT DIRECTORY ....................................78 11.2.1 Marking a Position ..........................................................78 11.2.2 Adding a Waypoint .........................................................79 11.2.3 Editing a Waypoint .........................................................80 11.2.4 Deleting a Waypoint .......................................................81 11.2.5 Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint ....................81 11.2.6 Selecting the Waypoint Range .......................................82 11.2.7 Selecting the Arrived Range ...........................................82 12 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................83 12.1 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT............................................................83 12.2 LAMP .........................................................................................83 12.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST ...............................................................84 12.4 KEY BEEP .................................................................................84 12.5 BATTERY SAVER ......................................................................85 HX870 TABLE OF CONTENTS 12.6 STROBE LED ............................................................................85 12.6.1 EMARGENCY LED ........................................................85 12.6.2 WATER HAZARD LED ...................................................86 12.7 SOFT KEYS ...............................................................................87 12.7.1 Key Assignment .............................................................87 12.7.2 Key Timer .......................................................................87 13 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ............................................................89 13.1 CHANNEL GROUP ....................................................................89 13.2 SCAN MEMORY ........................................................................89 13.3 SCAN TYPE ...............................................................................89 13.4 SCAN RESUME .........................................................................89 13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL ................................................................90 13.6 WEATHER ALERT .....................................................................90 13.7 CHANNEL NAME.......................................................................91 13.8 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ...................92 14 DSC SETUP ..........................................................................................93 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY .........................................................93 14.1 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ..................................................................93 14.2 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..........................................93 14.3 14.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER ................................................................93 14.5 GROUP DIRECTORY ................................................................93 14.6 POSITION REPLY .....................................................................94 14.7 AUTO POS POLLING ................................................................94 14.8 AUTO POS INTERVAL ..............................................................94 14.9 AUTO CH CHANGE ..................................................................94 14.10 NO ACT TIMER..........................................................................95 14.11 DSC BEEP .................................................................................95 14.12 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU..................................96 15 GPS SETUP ..........................................................................................97 15.1 GPS ON/OFF .............................................................................97 15.2 POWER SAVE ...........................................................................97 15.3 LOCATION FORMAT .................................................................98 15.4 TIME OFFSET ...........................................................................98 15.5 TIME AREA ................................................................................99 15.6 TIME FORMAT...........................................................................99 15.7 UNIT OF MEASURE ..................................................................99 15.8 PINNING ..................................................................................100 15.9 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) ........................100 15.10 OUTPUT SENTENCES ...........................................................101 15.11 LOGGER INTERVAL ...............................................................101 15.12 LOG ERASE ............................................................................102 15.13 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP ...........................................102 16 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................103 16.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................................................103 16.2 FACTORY SERVICE ...............................................................104 16.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................104 17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS................................................................105 18 WARRANTY........................................................................................111 19 INSTALLATION OF THE SBT-13 .......................................................115 20 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................116 20.1 GENERAL ................................................................................116 20.2 TRANSMITTER .......................................................................116 20.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) ..............................................117 20.4 GPS .........................................................................................117 20.5 NMEA OUTPUT .......................................................................117 21 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..............................................118 21.1 STATION LICENSE..................................................................118 21.2 RADIO CALL SIGN ..................................................................118 21.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING .................................118 21.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ...........................118 22 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT .............................................119 23 FCC NOTICE ......................................................................................120 Page 3 HX870 Quick RefeRence Guide The HX870 is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. Basic opera-

tion may be accomplished by following the procedure below:

POWER: Press and hold to turn on/off the transceiver. PTT (Push-To-Talk): Activates the transmitter when pressed. SQL: Press to display the SQL level setting screen, then press the CH key to squelch or press the CH to un-squelch the radio. MIC: Speak slowly and clearly into the MIC hole having it about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 to 2.5 cm) away from your mouth while pressing the PTT key.

/: Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left. CLR: Press to cancel a function or menu selection. MENU: Press to access MENU. DISTRESS: Sends a DSC distress call. Lift the red cover, press the DISTRESS once, then press and hold until the radio alarms. Soft keys: These three programmable keys can be customized through the setup menu mode. By pressing one of these keys briefly, display the key functions at the bottom of the display. TX/BUSY Indicator: Press to toggle the on-screen menus up/down. CH/CH: Press to change the operating channel.

: Press and hold to lock and unlock the keypad. 16/S: Press to recall channel 16. Press and hold to recall channel 9. VOL/VOL+: Press to adjust the speaker audio volume. Page 4 HX870 Congratulations on your purchase of the HX870! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of envi-

ronments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stands behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us by phone (800) 767-2450. We appreciate your purchase of the HX870, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX870. RADIO CARE Before using the radio:

1. It is recommended the battery be charged. Please see section 6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle for details. Insure the speaker microphone jack, antenna and battery are in place and firmly tightened. 2. 3. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped and a close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets are in adequate condition. NOTE This is to keep the rubber switches and speaker grill clean and in top operating condition after exposure to water: Clean the radio with fresh water after exposure to salt water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thoroughly dry all parts of the radio. Page 5 HX870 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON HX870 Portable Marine transceiver is designed to be used in USA, International, and Canadian Marine bands. The HX870 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt, 2 watts or 6 watts. The HX870 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU Class D operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling func-

tions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The HX870 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/S key. NOAA weather channel can also be accessed immediately by selecting [WX] on the main menu screen. With the internal high-performance GPS receiver, WASS and QZSS satellites can be received. Page 6 HX870 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:

HX870 Transceiver CAT460* Antenna SBR-13LI 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack SBH-12 Charger Cradle for HX870 SAD-11B 120VAC Wall Charger for SBH-12 E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for SBH-12 SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case for AAA x 5 pcs Clip-22 Belt Clip YS-05-01 Hand Strap T9101606 USB Cable (Type USB A plug to Type USB mini B plug) Owners Manual

* Antenna gain: -1.5 dBi Impedance: 50 ohms Page 7 HX870 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MH-73A4B ...................................................Submersible Speaker/Microphone MH-57A4B ................................................................ Mini Speaker/Microphone VC-24 ........................................................................................VOX Headset SSM-55A .......................................................................Earpiece/Microphone SSM-10 ..................... Submersible Speaker/Microphone with Earphone Jack SEP-10 ......................................................................... Earphone for SSM-10 CN-3 ........................................................... Radio-to-Ships-Antenna Adapter SBH-12 ................................................................................... Charger Cradle SBR-13 LI .................................................7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack SBT-13 ...................................................Alkaline Battery Case (AAA x 5 pcs) E-DC-19A .....................................DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug SAD-11B/C/U .................................................. Wall Charger for the SBH-12 E-DC-6 .............................................................. DC Cable; plug and wire only

: B suffix is for use with 120 VAC (Type-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). 4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(in USA or Canada only) Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the HX870 Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX870, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST. Page 8 HX870 5 ABOUT THIS RADIO 5.1 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;

Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000). 5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially line of sight (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for a portable 6W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles in line of sight. 5.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button and say Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is , , (your vessels name). 2. Then repeat once: Mayday, (your vessels name). 3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry. 4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.). 5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.). 6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. 7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel. 8. Give your vessels 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 button and listen. 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel. Page 9 HX870 NOTE The HX870 has the DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC). 5.4 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 other vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Call-

ing should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact. When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, press the PTT button and state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign) then release the PTT button. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button and saying go to, the number of the other channel, say over and release the PTT button. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. After a transmission, say over, and release the PTT button. When all commu-

nication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word out. Note that it is not necessary 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. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. Page 10 HX870 5.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose. The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessels name. The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines. The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call. 5.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels. By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See Page xx for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. Page 11 HX870 Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27 Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27 Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 28 5.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE In areas across the country, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks. To use Sea Tows free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radios microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters. The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below. West Coast Northeast Mid-Atlantic Sea Tow Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28 North Carolina Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 28 Florida Sea Tow Sebastian - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27 Page 12 HX870 6 GETTING STARTED NOTE Before operating the HX870 for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section 6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle for details. 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-12 Charger Cradle with the SAD-11B battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6 DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The SAD-11B, E-DC-19A and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged SBR-13LI battery pack in about 3 hours. The SBR-13LI is a high performance Li-ion battery providing high capacity in a compact package. SBR-13LI Rechargeable Battery Pack Capacity Nominal Voltage Temperature Range Charge Discharge Storage 1800 mAh 7.4 V Minimum F C 41 5 20 4 14 10 CAUTION Maximum F C 95 35 60 140 95 35 To avoid risk of explosion and injury, SBR-13LI battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments. 6.1.1 Battery Safety 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, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following precautions:

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or Page 13 HX870 objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard. DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases. Battery Maintenance For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:

Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments;

Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;

Use only a STANDARD HORIZON, (a Marine Division of YAESU USA) approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery. Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers. Keep the battery contacts clean. Battery Storage Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended. Battery Recycling DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH!

LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. The incineration, land filling or mixing of Li-ion batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas. Return batteries to an approved Li-ion battery recycler. This may be where you purchased the battery. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion batteries. Page 14 HX870 6.1.2 Battery Installation/Removal 1. To install the battery pack, slide the battery cover lock switch to the UNLOCK position, then press PUSH to open the battery cover. Install the battery pack aligning it to the battery contacts until it clicks. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the LOCK posi-

tion. 2. To remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, open the battery cover, then remove the battery pack. NOTE The battery lock must be set to LOCK position to ensure water integrity and from the battery coming loose. 6.1.3 Battery Life Information When the battery charge is almost depleted, a icon will appear on the display. When the icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery soon. BUSY USA STATUS SEARCH HI 65A LAT/LON 2356.890E 12356.890W DATE Oct/25 09:56AM

: Full battery power

: Enough battery power

: Low battery power

: Poor battery power

: Charge (or replace) the battery Page 15 HX870 6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. 3. 4. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-

11B into the DC jack on the SBH-12 bottom panel, then plug the SAD-

11B into the AC line outlet. Insert the HX870 (with the battery pack) into the SBH-12; the antenna should be at the left side when view-

ing the charger from the front. If the HX870 is inserted correctly, the HX870s LCD display will show the battery charging icon. A fully-

discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 3 hours. 5. When charging is completed, the battery charging icon will disappear. CAUTION The SBH-12 is NOT designed to be waterproof. Charge the radio in a dry location. NOTE The SBH-12 is only designed for the charging of the HX870s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SBH-12 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices. Page 16 HX870 6.2 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC The HX870 outputs the following NMEA 0183 sentences 9600: GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, DSC and DSE. If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:

Phone: (800) 767-2450 Email: marinetech@yaesu.com To connect a PC, use the supplied USB cable to connect the HX870 to the USB jack of the PC. NOTE When mounting the HX870 inside of a cabin where GPS reception is limited, choose a place where GPS satellite reception is good enough referring to the GPS status display. Page 17 HX870 6.3 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) The HX870 has a GPS status display which shows the satellites currently being received, along with a graphical (bar-graph) representation of the relative signal strengths from the satellites. When the HX870 receives the GPS signal through the internal GPS, a small satellite icon or will appear on the top right corner of the display and your current location (latitude/longitude) is shown on the display. 65A LAT/LON 2356.890E 12356.890W STATUS FIX 3D BUSY USA HI DATE Oct/25 09:56AM

(GPS StatuS DiSPlay moDe) 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select GPS with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GPS STATUS with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status currently being received. 4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. GPS GPS INFO COMPASS GPS STATUS BACK ENTER BUSY USA STATUS SEARCH HI 65A LAT/LON 2356.890E 12356.890W DATE Oct/25 09:56AM NOTE When the HX870 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX870 is down-

loading almanac information from the GPS satellites. Page 18 HX870 6.4 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the factory the HX870 shows GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The time offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area. See the Offset Time Table below. offSet time table 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Select GPS SETUP with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select TIME OFFSET with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select time offset of your location. See illustration above to find your offset time. If 00:00 is assigned, the time is the same as UTC or GPS satellite time. 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the time offset. 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP TIME OFFSET

+09:00

+09:30

+10:00

+10:30

+11:00 BACK ENTER Page 19 HX870 6.5 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Select GPS SETUP with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then rotate the CH/CH key to TIME AREA. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select UTC or 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

LOCAL. selected setting. tion. ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP TIME AREA UTC LOCAL BACK ENTER 6.6 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT This menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Select GPS SETUP with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then rotate the CH/CH key to select TIME FORMAT. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select 12 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the HOUR or 24 HOUR. selected setting. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP TIME FORMAT 24hour 12hour BACK ENTER Page 20 HX870 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See illustration at the next page for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual. NOTE 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 microphone. ANT Jack (Top Panel) The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here. POWER switch Press and hold to toggle the radio on or off. PTT (Push-To-Talk) button (Left side) When pushed activates the transmitter. Page 21 HX870 SQL switch Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the CH or CH key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the operating channel. Release the key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. MIC The internal microphone is located here. NOTE 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 microphone. Keypad MENU Key Press to access MENU. CH Key This key is used to change the operating channel, receiver volume level, and squelch threshold level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) increases one step. Holding the key, the channel (or level) increases continuously. CH Key This key is used to change the operating channel, receiver volume level, and squelch threshold level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) decreases one step. Holding the key, the channel (or level) decreases continuously. Key Hold down this key to lock the keypad so that they are not accidentally changed. LOCK will appear on the entire screen, to indicate that the functions are locked. Hold down this key until UNLOCK appears to unlock the radio.

/ Key Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left. VOL+ Key Press to increase the speaker audio volume level. Page 22 HX870 VOL Key Press to decrease the speaker audio volume level. 16/S Key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. CLR Key Press this key to cancel a menu selection and/or keypad entry. MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel) The jack accepts the optional MH-73A4B Submersible Speaker/Microphone, MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, SSM-10 Submersible Speaker/Microphone, or SSM-55A Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled. DATA jack (Right side) Use the USB mini type B jack to output the NMEA data, configure the transceiver settings and download the GPS logger data. DISTRESS Key (Right side) Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call, refer to section 9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call. Soft Keys The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the Setup Menu mode described in section 12.7 SOFT KEYS. When one of the soft keys is pressed briefly, the functions will appear above each key on the display. Strobe Light Indicator When the Emergency feature is activated, this indicator blinks the interna-

tionally-recognized Morse Code S.O.S message. Speaker The internal speaker is located here. Battery Pack Lock (Bottom side) Turn the Battery Pack Lock to the UNLOCK position for battery removal. Page 23 HX870 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL inStallation To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click. Removal To remove the Belt Clip: press the Belt Clip Tab away from the bat-

tery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it. Page 24 HX870 8 BASIC OPERATION 8.1 1. INITIAL SETUP 2. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section 6.1.2 Battery Installation/Removal). Install the antenna onto the transceiver, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten. NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery cover is attached to the transceiver, DATA jack cover is locked and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack. 8.2 RECEPTION 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the radio turns on. 2. Press the SQL key, then press the CH key. This state is known as squelch 3. Press the VOL/VOL+ key until noise or audio from the speaker is at a off. comfortable level. 4. Press the SQL key, then press the CH key until the random noise disap-

pears. This state is known as the squelch threshold. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired channel. Refer to the chan-

nel chart on Page 136 for available channels. 6. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The [BUSY] indicator on the display indicates that communications are being received. 8.3 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of RECEPTION. 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. 3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) button. The [TX] indicator on the LCD is THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

displayed. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into the MIC. 5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT button. NOTE This is a noise-canceling microphone. Position MIC within 1/2 (1.5 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance. Page 25 HX870 8.4 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) When the PTT button is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT button is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT button must first be released and then pressed again. 8.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (Page 136) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 8.6 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:

1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CH SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select CH GROUP. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select desired channel group USA, INTL, or CAN. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP CH GROUP USA INTL CAN BACK ENTER Page 26 HX870 8.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel on the main menu screen, press / key repeatedly until the [WX] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the [WX] soft key. The WX indicator appears on BUSY WX 07162.525MHz 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM VOL LAT LON TIME 3. Press the CH/CH key to select a different NOAA the top part of the screen. weather channel. 4. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [CH] soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the WX icon disappears from the display. 8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. The HX870 can receive weather alerts when on a weather channel and on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another channel. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert. After stopping the beep sound, the weather alert reception confirmation screen will appear. Press [OK] to display a confirmation screen. The confirmation screen will ask you whether 1 to move to the weather channel or return in the marine channel. Press [YES] to remain in the weather channel, and press [NO] to return to the marine channel. To disable the weather alert function, refer to section 13.6 WEATHER ALERT. 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 P26USCG A WX Radio received Weather Alert!

Press any keys 07162.525MHz 0 Do you want to change the CH?

NO 1 Radio received Weather Alert!

Press any keys Radio received Weather Alert!

Press any keys 0 163.275MHz BUSY

!Warning!

3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM Radio received Weather Alert!

Radio received Weather Alert!

0 YES 163.275MHz VOL LAT LON TIME VOL LAT LON TIME 163.275MHz 163.275MHz 163.275MHz 163.275MHz

!Warning!

!Warning!

BUSY WX

!Warning!

!Warning!

!Warning!

C A MEM P-SET YES BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY USA VOL VOL VOL VOL VOL VOL VOL OK OK WX WX WX WX WX WX BUSY BUSY HI 0 163.275MHz

!Warning!

Do you want to change the CH?

NO NOTE If any key is not pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. Page 27 HX870 8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the HX870s NOAA weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in section 8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert and confirm the alert is heard. 8.8 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL 16) Dual watch is used to scan two channels for communications. One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is the priority, Channel 16. When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and Channel 16 to look for a transmission. If the radio receives communications on Channel 16 the radio stops and listens to Channel 16 until communication ends and then starts dual watch scan again. 1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH/CH key until the background noise disappears. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select a channel you wish to watch. 3. Press one of the soft keys, then press the [DW] soft key. The radio will monitor CH16 and the channel that was selected in step 2. If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step 2, the HX870 will dual watch to CH16. BUSY DW 16 MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME USA HI P26DISTRESS A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM C A 4. To stop dual watch, press one of the soft keys, then press the [DW] soft key again. NOTE The priority channel may be changed from CH16 to another channel. Refer to section 13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL. 8.9 SCANNING The HX870 will automatically scan channels programmed into the preset channel memory and also the scan channel memory, and the last selected weather channel. 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 transmis-

sion. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmission stops. Page 28 HX870 8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select CH SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select SCAN TYPE with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select PRI SCAN or MEM SCAN. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP SCAN TYPE PRIORITY MEMORY BACK ENTER CH88A CH09 CH88A CH09 CH01A CH01A CH68A CH68A CH12 CH68A CH15 CH68A Priority Channel CH12 CH15 CH61A CH18 CH61A CH18 CH22A CH22A memoRy Scan (m-Scan) PRioRity Scan (P-Scan) Page 29 HX870 8.9.2 Programming Scan Memory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select CH SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select SCAN MEMORY. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select a desired channel to be scanned, then press the

[MEM] soft keys. ON icon will appear at the right side of the selected channel. 6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be scanned. 7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the [MEM] soft key. ON icon of the selected channel will disap-

pear. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP SCAN MEMORY CH:16 CH:17 CH:18A CH:19 CH:20 FINISH ON ON ON MEM BACK When SCAN MEMORY is assigned to the soft key, every time you press the

[MEM] soft key, the memory function switches between on and off. To check the scanned channel on the normal display, while pressing [SCAN], press the CH/CH key. 8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH/CH key until background noise disappears. 2. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] soft key. M-SCAN appears on the display. Scanning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and preset channel (described in the next section) and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. The channel number will blink during reception. 3. To stop scanning, press the 16/S, [SCAN] or CLR key. BUSY MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME USA LO P26M-SCAN A C A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM Page 30 HX870

8.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 on the main menu screen, refer to section 13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL. 1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH/CH key until background noise disappears. 2. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] soft key. P-SCAN appears on the display. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and preset channel

(described in next section) and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. BUSY MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME USA LO P26P-SCAN A C A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM 3. To stop scanning, press the 16/S, [SCAN] or CLR key. 8.10 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS 10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press the /

key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key. Pressing the [PRESET]

key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [PRESET] soft key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker. Before beginning the Instant Access operation, assign the PRESET command into one of the programmable keys, refer to section 12.7 SOFT KEYS. 8.10.1 Programming 1. Press the CH/CH key to select the chan-

BUSY USA nel to be programmed. 2. Press the / key repeatedly to indicate the function on the display, then press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the P-SET icon and channel number are blinking. 3. Press the [ADD] soft key to program the channel into the preset channel. P-SET icon will blink. LO P26USCG A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM USA LO P26USCG A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME BUSY MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME C A C A BUSY MEM P-SET VOL LAT LON TIME USA LO P26USCG A C A 3337.120 s 11809.582 W LOC 09.56 AM 4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program the desired channels into the preset channels. Up to 10 channels can be registered. If you attempt to register the 11th channel, error beep will sound. Page 31 HX870 8.10.2 Operation 1. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel. The P SET icon will appear on the display. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired preset channel. 3. Press one of soft keys, then press the [PRESET] soft key to return to the last selected channel. The P SET icon will disappear from the display. 8.10.3 Deletion 1. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select the preset channel to be deleted. 3. Press one of soft keys, then press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the P-SET icon and channel number are blinking. 4. Press the [DELETE] soft key to delete the channel from the preset channel. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the desired channels from preset chan-

nels. 6. To exit from deleting the preset channels, press the [QUIT] soft key. Page 32 HX870 9 GPS Operation 9.1 GPS Logger Operation The HX870 includes a logger for position information that allows you to record your location at a regular interval. 1. Press the [LOGGER] soft key to switch the function on and off. The recording starts and the display returns to the previous screen with the

@ icon on the top of the display. You may change the interval time of recording via the SETUP mode. The power save operation of the GPS unit is disabled while the logger Notes:

is activated. To utilize the records, connect the HX870 to a PC and take the log data from the radio by using the PC Programming Software YCE02 (the YCE02 may be downloaded through the YAESU website). Logger operation alert:

When the memory for log data becomes full, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate until the log data in the memory are erased. When the logger cannot record for some reasons, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate anymore. An error message will be displayed when the radio cannot erase the log data in the memory during the operation following the alert of memory full

(see above) or in the SETUP mode (page xx). 9.2 GPS Compass Display 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select GPS with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select COMPASS with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the compass display. 4. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 33 HX870 9.3 GPS Information Display 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select GPS with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GPS INFO with 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the information the CH/CH key. display. 4. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. GPS GPS INFO COMPASS GPS STATUS BACK ENTER 9.4 Numerical display with GPS status 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select GPS with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GPS STATUS with the CH/CH key. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status currently being received. 4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. BUSY USA STATUS SEARCH HI 65A LAT/LON 2356.890E 12356.890W DATE Oct/25 09:56AM Page 34 HX870 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 10.1 GENERAL WARNING This HX870 is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 5 nautical miles. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization

(IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position

(when connected to the transceiver) to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, Position Request, and Position Report, Automatic Position Polling, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. 10.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) 10.2.1 What is an MMSI?

An MMSI is a nine digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE DSC FUNCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?

In the USA, visit the following websites to register:

In Canada, visit http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/

http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp http://www.usps.org/php/mmsi/rules.php http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html Page 35 HX870 10.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING The MMSI can be inputted only once. Therefore please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section 16.2 FACTORY SERVICE. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select MMSI/POS INFO. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) 4. Press the CH/CH// key to select the first number of your MMSI, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 5. Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI number (9 6. digits). If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, press the [BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry and press the [SELECT] soft key. MMSI INPUT MMSI 1st:

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MMSI INPUT MMSI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete 1st:

366900001 BACK FINISH SELECT MMSI INPUT MMSI 1st:

2st:

*********

366900001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT MMSI INPUT MMSI STORED MMSI!

366900001 OK 7. When finished programming the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again. Use steps 4 through 6 above. 8. After the second number has been input, press the [FINISH] soft key to store the MMSI. 9. Press the [OK] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 to 3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. Page 36 HX870 10.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The HX870 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages to all DSC radios. The HX870 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the latitude and longitude of the vessel. 10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section 10.2.2 Programming the MMSI. In order for your ships location to be transmitted, the internal GPS must be activated. Basic Operation 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover on the right side of the transceiver, and press and hold the DISTRESS key. The radio display will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the distress call. The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is counting down. 2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowl-

edgment signal is received. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received. 3. 4. When a DSC distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and Channel 16 is automatically selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship respond-

ing to your distress. 5. Press the PTT button and state your name, vessel name, number of persons on board and the distress situation, then say over and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship.

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W POS TM: 12:56 UTC Time for 3sec. NATURE POS QUIT

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W POS TM: 12:56 UTC Transmitting

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W UTC POS TM: 12:56 TX IN: 00:15 Waiting for ACK PAUSE CANCEL

!!DISTRESS!!

RX ACKNOWLEDGED 007654321 USCG CA SINCE:

00:10 OK 6. To turn off the distress alarm before the radio retransmits the distress call, press the 16/S key. Page 37 HX870 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The HX870 is capable of transmitting a DSC distress alert with the following Nature of Distress categories:

Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DIST ALERT MSG. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) The DIST ALERT MSG menu will appear on the display. 4. Press the [NATURE] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the desired nature of distress category. Nature of distress categories: Fire, Flood, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, and MOB. DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT DIST ALERT MSG NATURE OF UNDESIGNATED FIRE.EXPLSION FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDIND BACK SELECT

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W POS TM: 12:56 UTC 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until a distress alert is transmitted. 7. Perform the steps 1 through 6 of the basic operation described in the previ-

NATURE QUIT POS Time for 3sec. ous section. Pausing a DSC Distress Call After a DSC distress call is transmitted, the DSC distress call is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned on and off again. The HX870 has provision to suspend (pause) the retransmitting of the distress call by the procedure below. 1. After the distress call is transmitted, the radio will show the top display to the right. Looking at this display you will notice TX IN: 0:15, this is the time when the radio will re-transmit the DSC distress call. 2. To suspend re-transmitting the DSC call, press the [PAUSE] soft key. 3. To resume counting down to transmit the DSC Distress call, press the [RESUME] soft key. Page 38

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W UTC POS TM: 12:56 TX IN: 00:15 Waiting for ACK PAUSE CANCEL

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED POS: 2425.975N 11859.456E UTC POS TM: 12:56 TX IN: 00:15 Waiting for ACK PAUSE PAUSE HX870 Canceling a DSC Distress Call If a DSC distress call was sent by error the HX870 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the distress call that was made. Press the [CANCEL] soft key, then press the [OK] soft key.

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED CANCEL Do you want to cancel a DIST?

OK NO

!!DISTRESS!!

UNDESIGNATED DIST CANCEL Transmitted OK 10.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1. When a DSC distress call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the CH key several times to show information on the vessel in distress. RX DISTRESS 366901235 Yaesu NATURE:UNDESIGNE POS:

2425.975N 11859.456 E 12:56 UTC POS TM:

NOT ACKNOELESGED SINCE: 00:05 STOP ALERM RX DISTRESS 366901235 Yaesu NATURE:UNDESIGNE POS:

2425.975N 11859.456 E 12:56 UTC POS TM:

NOT ACKNOELESGED SINCE: 00:05 ACCEPT PAUSE QUIT On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC distress call and to switch to Channel 16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 15 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically select Channel 16. (Timer setting time is set in CH SWITCH TIME from DSC SETUP. The default setting is 15 sec.)

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to Channel 16.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic Channel 16 switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to enter the Waypoint Input menu, then enter the desired waypoint name (up to 11 charac-

ters), described previously (select the letter/

number by pressing the CH/CH key and move the cursor by pressing the [SELECT]/

[BACK] soft keys). The ID is the MMSI from the vessel in distress. RX DISTRESS ACK DIST INFO DIST:366901235 Horizon NATURE:UNDESIGNED POS TM:

POS:

2425.975N 11859.456E 12:56 DST: 10:00 TO WPT UTC NM BACK QUIT Page 39 HX870 5. When you finish entering the waypoint name, press the [ENTER] soft key to replace the display to the waypoint screen. The display indicates the distance and direction of the distressed vessel, and also the compass indicates the distressed vessel by dot (). 6. To stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the [STOP] soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode. NOTE WAYPOINT NAME:

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POSITION:

3425.975S 11859.456W SAVE SAVE & GOTO BACK ENTER USA HI BUSY WPT N-UP 20nm WPT 001WPT 16 DW-16 BRG T 300 DSTkm 35.2 SOGkph 36.0 You must continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt. NOTE When there is an unread distress alert, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread distress alert from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.13.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call. Page 40 HX870 10.4 ALL SHIPS CALL The all ships call function allows contact to be established with DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety. URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN on Channel 16. SAFETY Call: This type of call is used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels. This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a naviga-

tion aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite. 10.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select All SHIPS. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the nature of call (SAFETY or URGENCY), then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the oper-

ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the selected type of all ships call. 7. After the all ships call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to the selected chan-

nel. 8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN or Securite, Securite, Securite depending on the priority of the call. ALL SHIPS CALL CATEGORY SAFETY URGENCY BACK SELECT ALL SHIPS CALL CATEG: URGENCY CH:

16 Do you want to transmit a Call?

YES NO ALL SHIPS CALL CATEG: URGENCY SINCE: 00:05 CH: 16 Transmitted QUIT 9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to exit the all ships call menu. DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT ALL SHIPS CALL INTERSHIP CH CH:16 CH:17 CH:67 CH:69 CH:72 BACK SELECT ALL SHIPS CALL CATEG: URGENCY CH: 16 Transmitting Page 41 HX870 10.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an all ships call is received, an emer-

gency alarm will sound. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the all ships call and the radio will change to the requested channel after 15 seconds (the default setting of CH SWITCH TIMER). 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor the requested channel until the all ships voice communication is completed. RX ALL SHIPS 366901234 Yaesu SAFETY 16 00:15 CATEG:

CH:

SINCE:

STOP ALARM RX ALL SHIPS 366901234 Yaesu SAFETY 16 00:15 CATEG:

CH:

SINCE:

RX ALL SHIPS 366901234 Yaesu SAFETY 16 00:15 CATEG:

CH:

SINCE:

ACCEPT PAUSE QUIT QUIT On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC all ships call and to switch to requested channel. Note: If a key is not pressed for 15 seconds or longer the radio will automati-

cally change to the requested channel (the default setting of CH SWITCH TIMER).

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel. Note: In some cases automatically switching to a requested channel might disrupt import ongoing communications. This feature allows commercial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the all ships call was received.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. Press the [QUIT] key to return to the channel display. NOTE When there is an unread all ships call, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread all ships call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls. Page 42 HX870 INDIVIDUAL CALL 10.5 This feature allows the HX870 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications chan-

nel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two stations). Up to 100 individual contacts may be programmed. 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The HX870 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or persons name and the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number asso-

ciated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls, auto polling, position request, position report, and polling transmissions. To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select INDIVIDUAL DIR. with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Select ADD with the CH/CH key, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Press the CH/CH key to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the direc-

tory. 8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY AUTO POS INTERVAL SELECT BACK INDIVIDUAL DIR. NAME:

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BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. ADD EDIT DELETE BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL DIR. NAME S

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SELECT BACK FINISH 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the [BACK]

soft key until the wrong character is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. Page 43 HX870 10. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the [FINISH]

soft key to advance to the MMSI number entry. BACK ENTER Saved 11. Press the CH/CH key to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right by pressing the [ENTER] soft key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the

[BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/

CH key to correct the entry. INDIVIDUAL DIR. NAME:

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MMSI:

987654321 12. To store the data entered, press the [FINISH] soft key. 13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 6 through 12. 14. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select INDIVIDUAL REPLY with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select AUTO 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

or MANUAL. selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL REPLY AUTO MANUAL BACK ENTER Page 44 HX870 10.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment The radio can select either reply message Able (default) or Unable when the individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to AUTO-

MATIC. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select INDIVIDUAL ACK. with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select ABLE 7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

or UNABLE. selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL ACK. ABLE UNABLE BACK ENTER 10.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Individual Call using the Individual/Position Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select INDI-

VIDUAL. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The trans-

ceiver will beep, and the last individual calls will appear. DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT Page 45 HX870 4. Press the CH/CH key to the category

(HISTORY or MEMORY), then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select an indi-

vidual you want to contact. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 8. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is auto-

matically changed to the channel which is selected on step 6 above and a ringing tone sounds. 9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the micro-

phone to the other vessel. INDIVIDUAL CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 26 Transmitting INDIVIDUAL CALL HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 26 Do you want to transmit a Call?

YES NO INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 26 SINCE: 00:05 Waiting for ACK RESEND QUIT Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the individual directory. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select INDI-

VIDUAL. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The trans-

ceiver will beep, and the last individual calls will appear. 4. Press the [NEW ID] soft key, then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. Page 46 INDIVIDUAL CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL CALL MMSI 98765432

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT HX870 6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number (nine digits). If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeat pressing the [BACK] key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 8. Select the category (from ROUTINE , SAFETY or URGENCY) to which you want to register the MMSI number, then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 9. Press the CH/CH key to select the oper-

ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key. INDIVIDUAL CALL CATEGORY ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 67 Do you want to transmit a Call?

YES NO INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 67 SINCE: 00:05 Waiting for ACK RESEND QUIT INDIVIDUAL CALL INTERSHIP CH CH:06 CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13 BACK SELECT INDIVIDUAL CALL 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: ROUTINE CH: 67 Transmitting 10. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 11. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established chan-

nel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 9 above and a ringing tone sounds. 12. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 47 HX870 10.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond

(default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. Refer to section 10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call. Automatic reply:

1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing RX INDIVIDUAL alarm sounds. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. 4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Manual reply:

1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the individual call. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor the requested channel until the message is completed. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC individual call and to switch to requested channel. Connected RESEND QUIT Page 48 366901235 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 Connected RESEND QUIT RX INDIVIDUAL 366901235 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 STOP ALARM RX INDIVIDUAL 366901235 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 ACCEPT PAUSE QUIT RX INDIVIDUAL 366901235 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 HX870

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel. Note: In some cases automatically switching to a requested channel might disrupt import ongoing communications. This feature allows commercial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the all ships call was received.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically change to radio operation. 4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the channel display. NOTE When there is an unread individual call, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls. 10.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer When an individual call is received the radio will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes. This selection allows the individual call ringer time to be changed. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select INDIVIDUAL RING with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select ringing time of individual calls. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL RING 5 RINGS 10 RINGS 15 RINGS 20 RINGS 2 min BACK ENTER Page 49 HX870 The HX870 has the capability to turn off the individual call ringer. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DSC BEEP with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select INDI-

VIDUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Press the CH/CH key to select OFF. 8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 9. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP DSC BEEP INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT BACK ON ON ON ON ON SELECT To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH/

CH key to select ON in step 7 above. Page 50 HX870 10.6 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (e.g. members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel. Up to 20 group MMSIs may be programmed. 10.6.1 Setting up a Group Call For this function to operate, the same group MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand Group MMSI programming, first a ship MMSI has to be understood. Ship MMSI: The first three digits called MID (Mobile Identity Group) of a ship MMSI denote the country the ship registered for an MMSI. The last 6 digits are specific to the ships ID. Ship MMSI Example: If your MMSI is 366123456, 366 is MID which denote the country and 123456 is your ships MMSI. Group MMSI:

Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers. The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to 0 by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to 0. The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ship MMSI into the Second, Third and Fourth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in. The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the group. This is an impor-

tant step as all radios in the group must contain the same group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that another group of vessels may program in the same group MMSI. If this happens, simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the group MMSI. Page 51 HX870 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GROUP DIR. with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select ADD with the CH/CH key. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Press the CH/CH key to scroll through the first letter of the name of the group you want to reference in the directory. 8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP GROUP DIR. ADD EDIT DELETE BACK SELECT GROUP DIR. GROUP NAME

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S DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT GROUP DIR. GROUP NAME:

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MMSI:

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BACK SELECT GROUP DIR. BA C D E F G H I J K L O P Q R S T U V W X NM 1 2 ZY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete a&[

SELECT BACK FINISH GROUP NAME:

STANDARD---------

MMSI:

087654321 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the [BACK]

soft key until the wrong character is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 10. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the [FINISH]

SAVE SELECT BACK soft key to advance to the group MMSI number entry. 11. Press the CH/CH key to select the second number of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit permanently set to 0) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. Repeat this procedure until all eight spaces of the MMSI number are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the

[BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/

CH key to correct the entry. After entering the new ID, press the [FINISH]

soft key to confirm. 12. To store the data, select SAVE, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 13. To enter another group address, repeat steps 6 through 12. 14. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 52 HX870 10.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call Group Call using the Group Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GROUP.

(To cancel, press the [QUIT] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The trans-

ceiver will beep, and the last group calls will appear. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select a group you want to contact (HISTORY or MEMORY). 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, press the CH/CH key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal. 7. When the group call signal is sent, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. 8. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the desig-

nated channel. 9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. GROUP CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CH: 06 CATEG: ROUTINE transmitting DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT GROUP CALL HISTORY KARENS Team BOB 066901254 Horizon-Group Standard-Group Horizon-1G USCG Group BACK SELECT GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CH: 06 CATEG: ROUTINE Do you want to transmit a Call?

YES NO GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 CH: 06 Transmitted QUIT Page 53 HX870 Group Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to contact a group of vessels by entering in their group MMSI manually. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GROUP.

(To cancel, press the [QUIT] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The trans-

ceiver will beep, and the last group calls will appear. 4. Select NEW ID with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the first number of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit permanently set to 0) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 7. Repeat step 6 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeat pressing the [BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 8. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. GROUP CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT GROUP CALL INTERSHIP CH CH:06 CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13 BACK SELECT GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CH: 06 CATEG: ROUTINE Transmitting DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT GROUP CALL GROUP MMSI 08765432

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CH: 06 CATEG: ROUTINE Do you want to transmit a Call?

NO YES GROUP CALL 087654321 Horizon-Group CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 CH: 06 Transmitted QUIT 9. Press the CH/CH key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 10. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal. 11. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 12. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels. Page 54 HX870 10.6.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the HX870 will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The display shows the group MMSI number. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm. 4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the group for a message. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These 5. selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the group call and to switch to requested channel.

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switch-

ing and revert to the last selected working channel. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then press the PTT button and talk into the micro-

phone to the group of vessels. 6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will automatically change to radio operation. RX GROUP 036690123 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 MMSI: 366901234 Horizon STOP ALARM RX GROUP 036690123 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 MMSI: 366901234 Horizon PAUSE ACCEPT RX GROUP 036690123 Yaesu CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:15 CH: 06 QUIT QUIT NOTE When there is an unread group call, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread group call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls. Page 55 HX870 10.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The HX870 has the capability to turn off the group call ringer. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DSC BEEP with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select GROUP, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 7. Press the CH/CH key to select OFF. 8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 9. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP DSC BEEP INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT BACK ON ON ON ON ON SELECT To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH/

CH key to select ON in step 7 above. Page 56 HX870 10.7 POSITION REQUEST Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the HX870. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with. NOTE The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC radio and must not have its radio set not to deny position requests.

(Refer the section 10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter information into the individual directory). 10.7.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply The HX870 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select POSITION REPLY with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select AUTO or MANUAL. In AUTO mode, after a DSC POS request is received, the radio will automatically transmit your vessels position. In MANUAL mode, the display of the HX870 will show who is requesting the position and the [YES] soft key on radio has to be pressed to send your position to the requesting vessel. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP POSITION REPLY AUTO MANUAL BACK ENTER Page 57 HX870 10.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Position Request using the Individual/Position Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POS REQUEST, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select a name that was stored in the individual/position directory (HISTORY or MEMORY). 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [YES] soft key to transmit the position request DSC call. 5. When the HX870 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display. 6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. POS REQUEST HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT POS REQUEST HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT NOTE If the HX870 does not receive a position data from the polled vessel, the display will show NO POSITION DATA. Page 58 HX870 Position Request by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to request the position of a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to ask the position. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. POS REQUEST HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT POS REQUEST MMSI 98765432

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POS REQUEST, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the [NEW ID] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select MANU-

AL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the first number of the MMSI (nine digits) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT]

soft key to step to the next number. 6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeatedly press the [BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 8. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the position request DSC call. 9. When the HX870 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS chart plotter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences. 10. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Page 59 HX870 10.7.3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm sounds and the requesting vessels information will be shown in the display. Operation and transceiver function differs depending on Position Reply in the DSC Setup menu setting discussed below:

Automatic reply:

1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position. 2. To exit from position request display, press the [QUIT] soft key. Manual reply:

1. When a position request call is received from another vessel, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. CATEG: SAFETY SINCE: 00:15 RX POS REQUEST 366901235 Yaesu 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel, press the [REPLY] soft key. Or to exit from position request display, press the [QUIT]

soft key. ACCEPT PAUSE QUIT RX POS REQUEST 366901235 Yaesu CATEG: SAFETY SINCE: 00:15 REPLY QUIT RX POS REQUEST 366901234 Horizon CATEG: SAFETY Transmitted QUIT Page 60 HX870

10.7.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The HX870 has the capability to turn off the position request ringer. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DSC BEEP with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select POS REQUEST with the CH/CH key. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select OFF with the CH/CH key. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH/

CH key to select ON in step 6 above. 10.8 POSITION REPORT The feature is similar to position request, however instead of requesting a posi-

tion of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. Your vessel must mark the internal GPS receiver for the HX870 to send the position. NOTE To transmit a position report call, the HX870 individual directory must be programmed with stations you wish to send your position to. To setup this directory refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual

/ Position Call Directory. Page 61 HX870 10.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call DSC Position Report Call using the Individual/Position Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POS REPORT. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the category (HISTORY, MEMORY or NEW ID). 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the name in the directory, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to send your posi-

tion to the selected vessel. 8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. POS REQUEST HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT POS REQUEST 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: SAFETY POS:

2425.975S 11859.456W Do you want to transmit a Call?

NO YES POS DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT POS REQUEST HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT POS REQUEST 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: SAFETY POS:

2425.975S 11859.456W Transmitted QUIT DSC Position Report Call Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to send your position to another vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to send your position to. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POS REPORT. (To cancel, press the [QUIT] soft key.) 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The trans-

ceiver will beep, and the POS report call menu will appear. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select NEW ID, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. POS REPORT HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG BACK SELECT POS REPORT MMSI 98765432

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT Page 62 HX870 6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeatedly press the [BACK] soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 7. When finished entering the MMSI number, 8. press the [FINISH] soft key. If another position is displayed, press the

[POS] soft key to go to the position informa-

tion input screen. After inputting new position information, press the [FINISH] soft key to confirm. POS REPORT 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: SAFETY POS: 2425.975S 11859.456W Do you want to transmit a Call?

YES NO POS POS REPORT POSITION 3425.975S 11859.456W Lat Lon 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S N Delete FINISH SELECT 1 2 3 BACK POS REPORT 987654321 Horizon-1 CATEG: SAFETY POS:

2425.975S 11859.456W Transmitted QUIT 9. Press the [YES] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. 10. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. 10.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the HX870 the follow-

ing will happen:

1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received and NMEA sentences (DSC, DSE) are outputted on the USB Data Jack. 2. Press any key to stop ringing. 3. Press the [INFO] soft key to see more detailed position information of the station. 4. To exit to radio mode, press the [QUIT] soft key. RX POS REPORT POS INFO 987654321 Horizon POS: 2425.975N 11859.456W POS TM: 12 56 AM LOC DST: 10 NH BRG: 006 T BACK TO UPT QUIT Page 63 HX870 10.8.3 Navigating to a Position Report The HX870 has a feature that allows navigation to a received position report call by using the compass display. Navigating to the position of a position report call may be enabled by the procedure below. 1. After the position report call has been received, press the RX POS REPORT

[TO WPT] soft key. 2. To start navigating using the compass display, press the

[START] soft key until the compass page is shown. The display indicates the distance and direction of the received vessel, and also the compass indicates the received vessel by dot (). POS INFO 987654321 Horizon POS: 2425.975N 11859.456W 56 AM LOC POS TM: 12 DST: 10 NH BRG: 006 T BACK TO UPT QUIT USA HI BUSY WPT N-UP 20nm WPT Horizon 25 DW-16 BRG T 300 DSTkm 35.2 SOGkph 36.0 10.8.4 Stopping Navigation to a Position Report 1. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [STOP] key. The radio will stop navigating to a the waypoint and the Normal VHF display will be shown. 10.8.5 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint The HX870 can save a position report call in the radios memory as a waypoint. 1. After the position report call has been RX POS REPORT received, press the [SAVE] soft key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to change the first letter in the name of the waypoint and press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Repeat step 2 until the WPT name is 987654321 Horizon CATEG: SAFETY POS: 2425.975N 11859.456W 56 AM LOC POS TM: 12 SINCE: 00:05 INFO TO UPT SAVE entered. 4. Press the [FINISH] soft key to save the waypoint into memory. RX POS REPORT 987654321 Horizon CATEG: SAFETY POS: 2425.975N 11859.456W POS TM: 1256 AM LOC Saved OK Page 64 HX870 10.8.6 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Select NAVI with the CH/CH// key. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the category (HISTORY, MEMORY or MANUAL). 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the waypoint name and press the [SELECT]

soft key. 7. Press the [ENTER] key so show the compass display and to navigate to the waypoint. The display indicates the distance and direction of the saved waypoint, and also the compass indicates the saved waypoint by dot (). WAYPOINT HISTORY MEMORY MANUAL BACK SELECT WAYPOINT NAME:

KAREN-----------

POSITION:

3425.975S 11859.456W GOTO BACK ENTER WAYPOINT HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT 25 DW-16 BRG T 300 DSTkm 35.2 SOGkph 36.0 USA HI BUSY WPT N-UP WPT KAREN 20nm To stop the navigation to a saved waypoint, press the [STOP] soft key. 10.8.7 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The HX870 has the capability to turn off the position report ringer. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DSC BEEP with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select POS REPORT with the CH/CH key. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select OFF with the CH/CH key. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP DSC BEEP INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT BACK ON ON ON ON ON SELECT To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH/

CH key to select ON in the step 6 above. Page 65 HX870 10.9 MANUAL INPUT OF A GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) You may send the latitude and longitude of your vessel manually even if the HX870 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC distress, position request reply, or position report will contain the manually entered position. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select MMSI/POS INFO menu then press the

[SELECT] soft key. MMSI/POS INFO 3. Press the [POS/TM] soft key. 4. Enter the latitude/longitude of your vessel and your local UTC time in the 24-hour nota-

tion by the CH/CH key. Press the CH/

CH key to select the number and press the [SELECT] soft key to move the cursor to the next character. You may backspace the cursor by pressing the [BACK] soft key, if you make a mistake. 5. Press the [FINISH] soft key to store the selected setting. 366901234 MMSI INPUT MMSI Lat Lon 2356.469N 10811.284E 1st:

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OK POS/TM 1 2 3 BACK 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete FINISH SELECT MMSI INPUT MMSI 1st:

366900001 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete FINISH SELECT 1 2 3 BACK MMSI INPUT MMSI STORED MMSI!

366900001 OK 6. Press the [OK] soft key. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 66 HX870 10.10 AUTO POS POLLING The HX870 has the capability to automatically track seven stations programmed into the individual directory. The following procedure allows the time interval between position requests to be setup. 10.10.1 Setting up the Polling Time Interval 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Press the CH/CH// key to select SETUP. CH key. 3. Select DSC SETUP menu with the CH/

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select AUTO POS INTERVAL with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired interval time (30 second, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 minutes) and press the [ENTER] soft key. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT 10.10.2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled (Tracked) NOTE The radio uses the individual directory to select stations. Refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory and to enter MMSI of stations you want to poll before proceeding. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select AUTO POS POLLING, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select the SELECT ID, then press the [SELECT] soft key. AUTO POS POLLING ACTIVATION SELECTED ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT Page 67 HX870 AUTO POS POLLING SELECTED ID 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2 KAREN Standard USCG BACK SELECT 4. The radio will show 7 calling stations to be selected, select a station and press the

[SELECT] soft key. 5. The radio will show the stations programmed in the individual directory. Press the CH/

CH key to select the desired station and press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for CALL 2, CALL 3 7. When finished, press the CLR key to exit to and CALL 4 entries. the radio mode. 10.10.3 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select AUTO POS POLLING, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select the ACTIVATION, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 4. Select START to enable transmissions to the stations or STOP to disable transmis-

sions to stations. AUTO POS POLLING ACTIVATION START STOP BACK SELECT 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key. 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 7. Auto POS Polling starts and will light up on the screen. AUTO POS POLLING ACTIVATION SELECTED ID BACK SELECT NOTE When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image as in the right and also output NMEA 0183 DSC and DSE sentences to a GPS chart plotter from DATA jack (USB). Page 68 RX POLLING CALL 987654321 Horizon CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 REPLY QUIT HX870 10.11 DSC TEST This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel to ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating. NOTE To use this feature, the radio you will be transmitting the test call to needs to have the DSC Test feature. To perform the DSC test you will need to enter a MMSI of another vessel into the individual directory or manually enter in the MMSI using the procedure below. 10.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory Refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. 10.11.2 DSC Test call by using Individual/Position Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC TEST, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select the category (HISTORY, MEMORY or NEW ID). 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the ship name and press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel. 6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. DSC TEST CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC TEST CALL TEST ACK. ABLE UNABLE DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT DSC TEST CALL HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT BACK ENTER NOTE After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called, the radio will ring and show RX TEST CALL display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. RX TEST CALL 987654321 Horizon CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 Replied QUIT Page 69 HX870 DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT RX TEST CALL 987654321 Horizon CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 Replied QUIT 10.11.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering an MMSI 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. RX TEST CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC TEST, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select NEW ID and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the first digit in the MMSI and press the [SELECT]

soft key. 5. Repeat step 4 until all the numbers of the MMSI are shown on the display. 6. Press the [FINISH] soft key to show the test 7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel. 8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio call page. operation. NOTE After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called, the radio will ring and show RX TEST CALL display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. Page 70 HX870 10.12 POLLING CALL The HX870 has the capability to track another vessel. 10.12.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel Polling Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. POLLING CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT POLLING CALL HISTORY KAREN BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG BACK SELECT 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POLL-

ING, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select the category (HISTORY, MEMORY or NEW ID). 4. Press the CH/CH key to select a name that was stored in the individual/position call directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call. 6. After a polling call is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, Waiting for ACK is shown on the display which means the HX870 is waiting for the vessel you called to send an acknowledgement. 7. To transmit the call again, press the

[RESEND] soft key. 8. When an acknowledgement is received from the polled vessel, the HX870 will show the display as in the right. 9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Page 71 HX870 Polling Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to contact a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to track. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. POLLING CALL HISTORY MEMORY NEW ID BACK SELECT DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT POLLING CALL MMSI 98765432

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete BACK FINISH SELECT 2. Press the CH/CH key to select POLL-

ING CALL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the CH/CH key to select NEW ID and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the first number in the MMSI and press the

[SELECT] soft key. 5. Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI 6. are shown on the display. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeatedly press the [BACK] soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 8. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call. 9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. 10.12.2 Receiving a Polling Call When another vessel transmits a polling call to the HX870 the following will happen:

1. When a polling call is received, the radio will automatically RX POLLING CALL respond to the calling vessel. 2. To exit from the polling call display, press the [QUIT] soft key. 987654321 Horizon CATEG: ROUTINE SINCE: 00:05 Replied QUIT Page 72 HX870 10.13 DSC LOG OPERATION The HX870 logs transmitted calls, received DSC distress calls, and other calls

(individual, group, all ships, etc.). The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a icon will appear on the radios display. The HX870 can store up to 24 transmitted calls, up to the latest 27 distress calls, and up to the latest 64 other calls (individual, group, all ships, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls). NOTE When the DSC LOG menu is selected, the HX870 may display high-

priority logged call automatically. 10.13.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call The HX870 allows transmitted logged calls to be reviewed and to resend the call. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC LOG menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then confirm TRANSMITTED is selected. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/

or resend the call. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. 6. Press the [CALL] soft key to resend the call or press the [BACK] soft key repeatedly to go back to the DSC transmitted call list. DSC LOG TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE BACK SELECT TRANSMITTED LOG POS REPORT 125932502 YAESU-1 CATEG: SAFETY 1055 TX TM:

24 25.975S POS:

11859.456W 1256 UTC UTC POS TM:

BACK CALL DELETE DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT DSC LOG TRANSMITTED 12:16 125932502 12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425 BACK SELECT Page 73 HX870 10.13.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call The HX870 allows logged DSC distress call to be reviewed. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC LOG menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select RX DISTRESS. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/

or relay the distress call to other vessels. Note: When there is an unread received call, icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT DSC LOG RX DISTRESS 12:16 125932502 12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425 BACK SELECT DSC LOG TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE BACK SELECT RX DISTRESS LOG OWN DISTRESS 125932502 YAESU-1 10:25 25/Jan TX TM:

DATE:

AM LOC DIST VESSEL 125932502 YAESU-1 INFO BACK DELETE 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Not all DSC radios can receive a DSC distress relay call. NOTE Page 74 HX870 10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC LOG menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select RX OTHER CALL. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back. When there is an unread received call, icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. DSC LOG TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE BACK SELECT RX OTHER CALL LOG INDIVIDUAL 125932502 YAESU-1 ROUTINE 26 10:55 25/Jan UTC CATEG:

CH:

RX TM:

RX DT:

BACK CALL DELETE 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 10.13.4 Deleting a Call from the DSC Log Directory 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select DSC CALL with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC DSC LOG TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE BACK SELECT LOG menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select LOG DELETE menu. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the category

(TRANSMITTED LOG, RX DISTRESS or RX OTHER CALL) to be deleted. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select ALL LOG DELETE or VIEW LOG LIST. 1) If you want to delete all stations at a time, select the ALL LOG DELETE with the CH/CH key, press the [SELECT] soft key. DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT DSC LOG RX OTHER CALL 12:16 125932502 12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425 BACK SELECT DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK BACK SELECT Page 75 HX870 all loG Delete view loG liSt 2) If you want to delete one of the logged stations, select the VIEW LOG LIST with the CH/CH key, then press the

[SELECT] soft key. Press the CH/CH key to select the station (name or MMSI number) to be deleted, then press the

[DELETE] soft key. 3) The display will show Do you want to delete a Log?. Press the [OK] soft key. 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. Page 76 HX870 11 NAVIGATION The HX870 is capable of storing up to 200 waypoints and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from another DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to. 11.1 OPERATION 11.1.1 Operation 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select NAVI with the CH/CH//key. 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select WAYPOINT. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select the desired category (HISTORY or MEMORY), then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select a way point, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen appears. 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. WAYPOINT HISTORY MEMORY MANUAL BACK SELECT 11.1.2 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint The HX870 can navigate to a saved waypoint using the compass display. Refer to section 10.8.6 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint for details. Page 77 HX870 11.2 SETTING UP WAYPOINT DIRECTORY 11.2.1 Marking a Position This feature allows the radio to mark the current position of the vessel. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select MARK POSITION with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the waypoint name by pressing the CH/CH key to select the first letter. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter and to move to the second letter in the name. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is shown. Select to skip a letter if needed. 7. With SAVE highlighted, press the [SELECT]

soft key to save the waypoint into memory. 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION BACK SELECT MARK POSITION NAME:

001MARK----------

POSITION:

2425.975S 11859.456W Saved BACK ENTER SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT MARK POSITION NAME:

001MARK----------

POSITION:

2425.975S 11859.456W SAVE BACK ENTER tion. Page 78 HX870 11.2.2 Adding a Waypoint 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select WAYPOINT DIR. with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select ADD with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Enter the waypoint name by rotating the CH/CH key to select the first letter. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter and to move to the second letter in the name. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the name is shown. Select to skip a letter if needed. 9. With SAVE highlighted, press the [SELECT]

soft key, then enter the coordinates of the waypoint position by pressing the CH/

CH key to select the first digit in the lati-

tude. WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION BACK SELECT WAYPOINT DIR. NAME:

001WPT----------

POSITION:

----.----

-----.---

-

SAVE BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIR. ADD EDIT DELETE BACK SELECT WAYPOINT DIR. NAME:

STANDARD---------

POSITION:

3425.975S 11859.456W SAVE BACK ENTER 10. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first number and to move to the second number in the position. 11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until the latitude is shown including N or S in the 12. Press the [SELECT] soft key to select the first digit of the longitude is blink-

13. Press the CH/CH key to select the first digit in the longitude. 14. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first number and to move to the second number in the position. 15. Repeat steps 13 and 14 until the longitude is shown including E or W in last digit. ing. the last digit. 16. After all information is entered, with SAVE highlighted, press the [ENTER]

soft key to store the waypoint into memory. 17. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 79 HX870 11.2.3 Editing a Waypoint This function allows a previously entered waypoint to be edited. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select WAYPOINT DIR. with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select EDIT with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the waypoint to be edited. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to show the waypoint input display. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key repeatedly until the number or letter is selected that is to be changed. 8. Press the CH/CH key to change the letter or number. WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION BACK SELECT WAYPOINT DIR. EDIT 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2 KAREN Standard USCG BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIR. ADD EDIT DELETE BACK SELECT WAYPOINT DIR. NAME:

STANDARD---------

POSITION:

3425.975S 11859.456W SAVE BACK ENTER 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the waypoint is updated. 10. With SAVE highlighted, press the [ENTER] soft key to store the edited waypoint into memory. 11. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 80 HX870

11.2.4 Deleting a Waypoint 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select WAYPOINT DIR. with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DELETE with the CH/CH key. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to highlight the waypoint to be deleted. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Confirm the waypoint to be deleted, then with OK highlighted, press the [ENTER]

soft key. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT WAYPOINT DIR. DELETE 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2 KAREN Standard USCG BACK SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIR. ADD EDIT DELETE BACK SELECT DELETE NAME:

KAREN------------

POSITION:

3425.975S 11859.456W CANCEL OK BACK ENTER 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 11.2.5 Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint When a position is received from another DSC radio the HX870 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. Refer to section 10.8.5 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint for details. Page 81 HX870 11.2.6 Selecting the Waypoint Range This menu item allows setting of the range on the display. The default setting is 10nm. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DISPLAY RANGE with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select desired range. Available selections are 1nm, 5nm, 10nm, 15nm, and 30nm. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT RANGE 1nm 5nm 10nm 15nm 30nm BACK ENTER 11.2.7 Selecting the Arrived Range To stop navigating to a waypoint, the radio must be switched to the normal mode with the following procedure. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select WAYPOINT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select ARRIVED RANGE with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select desired range. Available selections are 50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 500 m, and 1 km. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP ARRIVED RANGE 50m 100m 200m 500m 1km BACK ENTER Page 82 HX870 12 CONFIGURATION 12.1 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT This menu selection adjusts the backlight intensity. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. DIMMER with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired level (5 is default). When OFF is selected, the lamp is turned off. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected level. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION DIMMER SELECT 5 BACK ENTER 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 12.2 LAMP This menu selection is used to setup the illumination time of the display and keypad. The default setting is OFF. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select CONFIGURATION LAMP with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired time. CONTINUOUS: Illuminates the display/keypad continuously. DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK SELECT 3/5/10 Sec: Illuminates the display/keypad for the selected time when press any key (except the PTT switch). Disables the display/keypad lamp illumination. OFF:

6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting. SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGRATION LAMP OFF 3sec 5sec 10sec CONTINUOUS BACK SELECT Page 83 HX870 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 12.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST The display contrast can be adjusted to suit overhead or dash board installa-

tions. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select CONTRAST with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from 0 to 30 (15 is default). 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected level. CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION CONTRAST 30 BACK ENTER 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 12.4 KEY BEEP This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select KEY BEEP. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired level. The beep level can be set from LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 5, or OFF. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected level. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION KEY BEEP SELECT 3 BACK ENTER Page 84 HX870 12.5 BATTERY SAVER This function allows you to change the battery save mode setting. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select BATTERY SAVE. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired setting. You can select one from OFF, 50%, 70%, 80%, or 90%. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

selected setting. tion. CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION BATTERY SAVE OFF 50%

70%

80%

90%

BACK ENTER 12.6 STROBE LED This function allows you to change the EMARGENCY LED and WATER HAZARD LED settings. 12.6.1 EMARGENCY LED 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select STROBE LED. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select EMAR-

GENCY LED. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired setting. You can select one from CONTINIUS, SOS, BLINK 1, BLINK 2, or BLINK 3. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting. 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK CONFIGURATION EMARGENCY LED CONTINIUS SOS BLINK1 BLINK2 BLINK3 BACK SELECT SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION STROBE LED EMERGENCY LED WATER HAZARD LED SELECT BACK SELECT Page 85 HX870 12.6.2 WATER HAZARD LED 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select STROBE LED. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select EMAR-

GENCY LED. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired setting. You can select one from OFF, ON, or ON/PWR ON. OFF:

ON:

ON/PWR ON: The LED lights up and the transceiver turns on if it is off. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the The LED does not light up. The LED lights up. selected setting. 8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK CONFIGURATION STROBE LED EMERGENCY LED WATER HAZARD LED SELECT CONFIGURATION WATER HAZARD LED OFF ON ON/PWR ON BACK SELECT BACK SELECT Page 86 HX870 12.7 SOFT KEYS This menu item allows selection of the number of soft keys, soft key selection and how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed. 12.7.1 Key Assignment 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CONFIG-

URATION menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select SOFT KEY. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to KEY ASSIGNMENT. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to select the key to be programmed, and press the

[SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select the new function to be assigned, and press the

[ENTER] soft key. Available functions are listed in the next page. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program other soft keys. SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY KEY ASSIGNMENT KEY TIMER SELECT CONFIGURATION KEY ASSIGNMENT 1:WX/CH 2:DUAL WATCH 3:TX HI/LOW 4:SCAN 5:CH NAME BACK SELECT BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION KEY SELECTION WX/CH DUAL WATCH TX HI/LOW SCAN CH NAME BACK ENTER 12.7.2 Key Timer 1. Press the CH/CH key to select KEY TIMER (selects how long the soft key icon will be shown on the display after a soft key is pressed; default is 5 seconds). Then, press the [SELECT] soft key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select the 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

desired time. selected setting. tion. SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP CONFIGURATION BACK SELECT CONFIGURATION DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY BACK CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY KEY ASSIGNMENT KEY TIMER SELECT CONFIGURATION KEY TIMER 3sec 5sec 7sec 10sec 15sec BACK ENTER BACK SELECT Page 87 HX870 DISPLAY WX/CH HI/MD/LO SCAN DW MOB COMP WPT MARK MEM PRESET STOROBE NAME LOGGER FUNCTION Switches channels between weather and marine. Configures transmission. Starts and stops scanning. Starts and stops dual watch scan. Registers the position where people fall overboard. Shows the Compass display. Shows the Waypoint navigation display. Mark the current position for a Waypoint. Switches on and off of the memory channel scan Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. Activates the strobe LED. Registers channel names. Starts and stops logging position data. Page 88 HX870 13 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 13.1 CHANNEL GROUP This section selects a channel group from USA, Canada, and International. Refer to section 8.6 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE for details. 13.2 SCAN MEMORY To be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed. This section allows channels to be stored in scan memory. Refer to section 8.9.2 Programming Scan Memory for details. 13.3 SCAN TYPE This selection is used to select the scan mode between Memory Scan and Priority Scan. The default setting is Priority Scan. Refer to section 8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type for details. 13.4 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the HX870 waits after a transmission ends before the radio start to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CH CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select SCAN RESUME with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time can be set to 0sec through 3sec or 5sec. In the 0sec selection, the scanner will resume after another station stops transmitting (carrier drops). 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP SCAN RESUME 0sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 5sec BACK ENTER Page 89 HX870 13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL By default the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16. This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel used when priority scanning. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CH 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select PRIORITY CH with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired channel to be a priority. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

SETUP. setting. tion. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP PRIORITY CH CH:16 CH:17 CH:18A CH:19 CH:20 BACK ENTER 13.6 WEATHER ALERT Enables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CH SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select WX ALERT with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select ON or 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

OFF. tion. selected level. CH SETUP CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH BACK ON SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP WX ALERT OFF ON BACK ENTER Page 90 HX870 13.7 CHANNEL NAME When the radio (Normal) mode is selected, the display will show a name under the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The radio has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below. Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select CH CH SETUP PRIORITY CH SUB CH CH NAME NOISE CANCEL VOX VOX LEVEL VOX DELAY BACK SELECT CH SETUP CH NAME DISTRTESS-------

BA C D E F G H I J K L O P Q R S T U V W X NM 1 2 ZY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete a&[

SELECT BACK FINISH SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT CH SETUP CH NAME 16:DISTRESS 17:SAR 18A COMMERCIAL 19:COMMERCIAL 20:PORT OPERATI BACK SELECT CH SETUP CH NAME 16:SHIP WRECK 17:SAR 18A COMMERCIAL 19:COMMERCIAL 20:PORT OPERATI BACK SELECT SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select CH NAME with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the chan-

nel to be named, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to scroll through the first letter of the new channel name. 7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to 16 characters, if you do not use all 16 charac-

ters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeatedly press the [BACK] key until the wrong character is selected, then press the CH/CH key to correct the entry. 9. Press the [FINISH] soft key to save the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat the steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Page 91 HX870 13.8 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP Item CH GROUP Description Selects a channel group Default Value USA: USA EU:

INTL On PRI SCAN CH16 CH09 Off Off LOW 3 sec WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME PRIORITY CH SUB CH CH NAME NOISE CANCEL VOX VOX LEVEL VOX DELAY Switches on and off of the weather alert function Selects a channel for scan memory Switches the priority scan and memory scan Sets the resume time of scanning Selects a priority channel Selects a sub channel Sets the name of memory channels Switches on and off of noise cancelling function (independently available for trans-

mission and reception) Switches on and off of the VOX function Selects a VOX gain Selects a VOX delay time Page 92 HX870 INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY 14 DSC SETUP 14.1 The HX870 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or persons name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls, position requests and position report transmissions. To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory. Refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory for details. 14.2 This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When MANUAL is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone. Refer to section 10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply for details. 14.3 The radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically (default) or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call. Refer to section 10.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment for details. 14.4 The radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC individual call. The default setting is 2 minutes, however this can be changed to 15, 10 or 5 seconds with the procedure below. Refer to section 10.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer for details. 14.5 GROUP DIRECTORY For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. Refer to section 10.6.1 Setting up a Group Call for details. INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT INDIVIDUAL RINGER Page 93 HX870 14.6 POSITION REPLY The HX870 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. Refer to section 10.7.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply for details. 14.7 AUTO POS POLLING The HX870 has the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the individual directory. Refer to section 10.10 AUTO POS POLLING for details. 14.8 AUTO POS INTERVAL The HX870 has the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the individual directory. Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position request trans-

missions to be setup. Refer to section 10.10.1 Setting up the Polling Time Interval for details. 14.9 AUTO CH CHANGE When a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the HX870 will automatically switch to Channel 16. This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC SETUP. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select CH SWITCH TIMER with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the desired time and press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP CH SWITCH TIMER DEFAULT 5min 10min 15min BACK ENTER tion. Page 94 HX870 14.10 NO ACT TIMER If a key is not pressed during the distress operation, the HX870 will automati-

cally return to radio operation. The default selection is 15 seconds. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select NO ACT TIMER with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the desired time and press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER BACK SELECT SETUP. tion. 14.11 DSC BEEP This feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on (default setting) or off when a DSC call is received. The DSC calls that can be customized are: individual, group, all ships, position request, and position report. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select DSC SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select DSC BEEP with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the desired DSC call type and press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to turn ON or OFF the DSC beep and press the

[SELECT] soft key. 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

tion. DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY DSC BEEP BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP NO ACT TIMER DEFAULT 5min 10min 15min BACK ENTER SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT DSC SETUP DSC BEEP INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT BACK ON ON ON ON ON SELECT Page 95 HX870

14.12 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU Description Sets addresses used for individual call Selects a reply to individual call Selects the message to be sent automati-

cally as an individual call acknowledge-

ment Selects the ringing time when an individual call or a position request Sets addresses used for group call Selects a reply to position request Switches on and off of the AUTO POS POLLING function Sets the transmission interval of AUTO POS POLLING signal Selects the delay time to move to the requested channel automatically after receiving a distress call, All Ship call, or group call Sets the maximum wait time till obtaining a position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowl-

edgement to POS request call Switches on and off of the alarm sound when receiving a DSC call Default Value MANUAL ABLE TO COMPLY 2 min AUTO AUTO POS REQUEST 5 min 30 s 15 s INDIVI.: On All Ship: On GROUP: On POS RQ.: Off POS RP: Off Geog.: On Polling: On Test Call: On Item INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. POSITION REPLY AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS INTERVAL AUTO CH CHANGE POS UNFIX WAIT DSC BEEP Page 96 HX870 15 GPS SETUP The GPS Setup mode allows the parameters for the HX870 internal GPS unit to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. 15.1 GPS ON/OFF This selection allows the internal GPS unit to be turned on or off to conserve battery power. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GPS ON/OFF with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select ON. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

setting. tion. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF OFF ON INT at PWR OFF BACK ENTER 15.2 POWER SAVE This menu item selects the Battery Save Mode for the internal GPS unit. The default setting for the Power Save Mode is AUTO. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select POWER SAVE with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT Page 97 HX870 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired level. OFF: GPS Signals are always being received. AUTO: Activates the GPS receiver automati-

cally when GPS signals are received. GPS SETUP POWER SAVE OFF 50%

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BACK ENTER 50%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 3 seconds. 75%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 9 seconds. 90%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 27 seconds. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 15.3 LOCATION FORMAT This menu item selects the coordinate system to be shown on the HX870 display. The default setting is ddd mm.mmm. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select LOCATION FORMAT with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select the desired coordinate system. The location format can be selected from dddmm.ss, dddmm.mm, and dddmm.mmm. ON GPS SETUP GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP LOCATION FORMAT ddd mm.mmm ddd mm.mm ddd mm.ss BACK ENTER 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 15.4 TIME OFFSET Sets the local time offset between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and local time shown on the display. The offset is added or subtracted from the time received from the GPS or chart plotter. Time is only displayed when a GPS or chart plotter is connected. Refer to section 6.4 CHANGING THE GPS TIME for details. Page 98 HX870 15.5 TIME AREA This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset. Refer to section 6.5 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION for details. 15.6 TIME FORMAT This menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Refer to section 6.6 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT for details. 15.7 UNIT OF MEASURE This section allows you to set the speed, distance and altitude units. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select UNIT OF MEASURE. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the item GPS SETUP POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT UNITS OF MEASURE BACK SELECT you want to set. 6. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Press the CH/CH key to select the unit. 8. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 9. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE kts SPEED nm DISTANCE ALTITUDE ft BACK SELECT Page 99 HX870 15.8 PINNING This selection is used to enable or disable position updates when the vessel is not underway. The default setting is OFF. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select PINNING with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select ON or OFF. ON: When pinning is turned on, the HX870 will not update its position unless the vessel travels over 10Ft. GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE PINNING ON POSITION INPUT D-GPS ON OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP PINNING OFF ON BACK ENTER OFF: When the vessel is underway or stopped, the HX870 continuously updates its position (unless transmitting). This improves accuracy of the position fix. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 15.9 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) This selection enables or disables SBAS such as WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS as some areas (Australia for example) can have problems with GPS reception with SBAS enabled. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH/CH key to select D-GSP. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select ON or 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new 7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-

OFF. setting. tion. Page 100 GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE PINNING ON POSITION INPUT D-GPS ON OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP D-GPS OFF ON BACK ENTER HX870 15.10 OUTPUT SENTENCES This selection is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the HX870. By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned OFF. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH//

key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE PINNING ON POSITION INPUT D-GPS ON OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE BACK SELECT SETUP DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP BACK SELECT GPS SETUP OUTPUT SENTENCES ON GLL GGA GSA GSV RMC BACK ON ENTER SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select OUTPUT SENTENCES with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired sentence type, then press the

[ENTER] soft key. 6. Press the CH/CH key to select ON or 7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new OFF. setting. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set the other sentences. 9. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 15.11 LOGGER INTERVAL 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select LOGGER INTER-

VAL with the CH/CH key. 4. Press the CH/CH key to select the desired time and press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. Log time for each logger interval setting 5 sec: Aprox. 8 hours 15 sec: Aprox. 25 hours 30 sec: Aprox. 50 hours 1 min: Aprox. 100 hours 5 min: Aprox. 500 hours GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE PINNING ON POSITION INPUT D-GPS ON OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE BACK SELECT GPS SETUP LOGGER INTERVAL 5sec 15sec 30sec 1min 5min BACK ENTER Page 101 HX870 15.12 LOG ERASE 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU, then select SETUP with the CH/CH// key. 2. Press the CH/CH key to select GPS SETUP menu. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select LOGGER ERASE with the CH/CH key. 4. Select CANCEL or OK on the confirmation screen, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. GPS SETUP UNITS OF MEASURE PINNING ON POSITION INPUT D-GPS ON OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE BACK SELECT GPS SETUP LOG ERASE CANCEL OK BACK ENTER 15.13 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP Description Default Value Item UNIT POWER POWER SAVE LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT UNIT OF MEASURE dd mm.mmm AUTO Switches on and off of the GPS unit power ON Selects the power save mode of the GPS unit Selects the coordinate system to be displayed Sets the offset time from the UTC (avail-

able only when LOCAL is selected in the item TIME AREA) Selects the time location to be displayed from UTC or local Selects the time format from 12-hour or 24-hour display (fixed to 24H when UTC is selected in the item TIME AREA) Selects the unit when displaying speed, distance, and altitude UCT 24H 00:00 SPEED:

kts DISTANCE: nm ALTITUDE: ft OFF ON OFF 1 min PINNING D-GPS OUTPUT SENTENCES LOGGER INTERVAL LOG ERASE Switches on and off of position updates for vessel not underway Switched on and off of use of SBAS Selects a sentence to be output to the USB terminal Selects the interval time of logging Erases the log data Page 102 HX870 16 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver. Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver. Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 8.5 VDC Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement or fall below 6 VDC. parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty information, are contained in section 18 WARRANTY. 16.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by emailing yaesuparts@yaesu.com or calling:

Marine Division of YAESU U.S.A. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 Telephone (714) 827-7600 Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below. SBH-12 Charger Cradle: XXX CAT460 Antenna: AY139X001 Belt Clip (CLIP-22): XXX MIC/SP Plastic Cap: RA108700B MIC/SP Cap O-Ring: RA046760A MIC/SP Rubber: RA1555900 Page 103 HX870 16.2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following:

Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. Telephone (800) 366-4566 For repairs in Canada Westcom Marine 488 East 62nd Avenue Vancouver BC V5X2G1 Telephone (604) 327-6280 An RA (Return Authorization) number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase. 16.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBABLE CAUSE Proper operation not followed. T h e U S A / I N T L / C A N modes do not function. SYMPTOM REMEDY Specify the item number from SETUP MENU CH SETUP CH GROUP. Charge battery. Refer to section 6 of this manual. Press the VOL+ key until back-

ground noise outputs. Press and hold the key to unlock. Program the MMSI number. Refer to section 9.2.2 Programming the MMSI. Internal GPS receiver is on. Refer to 14.1 GPS ON/OFF. Move to a less obstructed position. Contact Standard Horizon dealer. Set the transceiver onto the SBH-12 Charger Cradle properly. Connect SAD-11B or E-DC-19A to the SBH-12 Charger Cradle for AC/

DC power supplies. Cannot output sound by pressing and holding the SQL key. Keys do not function. Cannot transmit a DSC Call. Cannot fix the GPS satel-

lites. Indicator does not light when charging a battery. Low battery. Audio volume level is too low. Key Lock is on. MMSI number is not programmed. Internal GPS receiver is off. Poor location for GPS satellite reception. Defective battery SBR-

13LI. The transceiver is not set onto the SBH-12 Charger Cradle properly. Power is not supplied to the SBH-12 Charger Cradle. Page 104 HX870 17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments 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 Guards Vessel Traffic System. 2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A

(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments are duplex channels. International channels do not use alpha numbers. If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha. This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C

(USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22 (without an A) is an International duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display;

on others alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting. 3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge operators on inter-coastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels. 4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say over and release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmis-

sion. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio. 5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term 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 geographic regions. Page 105 HX870 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. 7. 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devils Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge. 8. 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25- nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California. 9. 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by the 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 permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors. 10. 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 communications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or 25 watts for ship stations. 11. On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and Southwest Pass entrance Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. 12. Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and South-

Page 106 HX870 west Pass entrance Mid channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge, and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge. 13. Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Chan-

nel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles) from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425 MHz is available for intership and commercial communications. Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities. 14. When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used addition-

ally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments. 15. The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Fore-

casts (MAFOR), Great Lakes Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and scheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the interfer-

ence problem is resolved. 16. The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request. 17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environment. Page 107 HX870 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) CHANNEL USE RX TX 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.150 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S 156.200 Port operation, ship movement Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:

Commercial fishing X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), X X D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement Port operation. VTS in Seattle Inter-ship Safety 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.900 156.950 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 Port operation, ship movement Commercial Commercial (Inter-ship only) Boater Calling channel, Commercial &

Non-commercial (Recreational) Commercial Commercial. VTS in selected areas Port operation. VTS in selected areas Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge) Port operation. VTS in selected areas

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time Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.150 U.S. Government Only X D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S S S S S S S S S S X X X X X X X X S S S S S S S S S S S CH 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 26 27 28 U C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 108 HX870 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART U C X CH 60 61 TX I S/D X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), CHANNEL USE RX 61A X X S 156.075 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing only Port operation, ship movement Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing onl Port operation, ship movement Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S 156.275 Port operation, ship movement Port Operations X D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), 62 62A 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S 156.125 S 156.175 S 156.225 S S S S S S S S X X X X X X X 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 74 X X X S 156.725 Port operation, ship movement Port Operations US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communi-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only, Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R Non-commercial (Recreational) US: Non-commercial (Recreational), Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement Digital selective calling

(voice communications not allowed) US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational), International: Port operations and Ship move-

ment Non-commercial (Inter-ship only) US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) 75 76 77 77 78 78A 79 79A X X X X X X X X X X X X S S S S S S 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.875 156.925 156.975 X X D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement Port operation, ship-movement Non-commercial (Recreational) Commercial Page 109 HX870 CH 80 80A 81 81A 81A 82 82A 83 83 83A U C X X X X X X X X X 157.025 157.075 157.075 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D CHANNEL USE X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement RX TX X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement Commercial U.S. Government Only -

Environmental protection operations Canadian Coast Guard Only X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S 157.125 Port operation, ship movement U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only X D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.175 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only S S S S X X X X X X X X X X 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 Port operation, ship movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port operation, ship movement Commercial, Inter-ship Only X D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X 84 85 86 87 87A 88 88A X WX01 X WX02 X WX03 X WX04 X WX05 X WX06 X WX07 X WX08 X WX09 X WX10 X NOTE: Simplex channels, 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully 162.550 Weather (receive only) 162.400 Weather (receive only) 162.475 Weather (receive only) 162.425 Weather (receive only) 162.450 Weather (receive only) 162.500 Weather (receive only) 162.525 Weather (receive only) 161.650 Weather (receive only) 161.775 Weather (receive only) 163.275 Weather (receive only) S S S S X D X D X D X D X D X D X D X D X D X D

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factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows:

Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94 3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94 Loud hailers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91 Associated Chargers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91 Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops. Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, External Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transporta-

tion and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON, Attention Marine repairs 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. 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. In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZONs liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or Page 111 HX870 part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty. STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZONs liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product. This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace-

ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON for service. This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-

DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZONs Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products. The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential damag-

es resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS, STAN-

DARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. Page 112 HX870 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-

tial damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Page 113 HX870 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.) products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!

Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register your Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website. Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual. Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the radio, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST. In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime flat rate and customer loyalty programs to provide service after the warranty period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owners Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON. Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications. Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner. This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or modification, or water damage (depending on the product). Page 114 HX870 19 INSTALLATION OF THE SBT-13 The SBT-13 is a battery case that holds five AAA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX870 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for receiving and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically. 1. Slide the five AAA size Alkaline batteries into the SBT-13 with the Negative

() side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the SBT-13. 2. Slide the battery cover lock switch to the UNLOCK position, then press PUSH to open the battery cover. Install the SBT-13 into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver pushing it to the battery contacts until it clicks. 3. 4. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the LOCK position. NOTE When the SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the HX870 transmit output is fixed to 1 W. Page 115 HX870 20 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. 20.1 GENERAL Frequency Range ........................................ TX: 156.025 MHz - 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz Channel Spacing ...................................................................................25 kHz Frequency Stability ...................3 ppm (4 F to +140 F [20 C to +60 C]) Emission Type ....................................16K0G3E for Voice, 16K0G2B for DSC Antenna Impedance ................................................................................. 50 Supply Voltage..........................7.4V DC, Negative Ground (Battery Terminal) Current Consumption .......................................................... 330 mA (Receive) 100 mA (Standby, GPS On) 60 mA (Standby, GPS Off) 1.6 A / 1.0 A / 0.7 A

(TX: 6W / 2W / 1W) Operating Temperature ............................4 F to +140 F (20 C to +60 C) DSC Individual Directory ........................................................... 100 Memories DSC Group Directory................................................................... 20 Memories DSC Format ............................................................................ ITU-R M.493-13 NMEA Output............................ DSC, DSE, GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC Case Size (W x H x D) ........2.44 x 5.43 x 1.69 (62 mm x 138 mm x 43 mm)

(w/o knob & antenna) Weight ....................................................................................11.36 oz (322 g) w/ SBR-13LI, hand strap, belt clip & antenna 20.2 TRANSMITTER RF Power Output ..................6 W (HI) / 2 W (MIDDLE) / 1 W (LOW) (@7.4 V) Modulation Type ................................................................Variable Reactance Maximum Deviation ...............................................................................5 kHz Spurious Emission ................................................................... 75 dBc typical Microphone Impedance ............................................................................ 2 k Page 116 HX870 20.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) Circuit Type ............................................Double-Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies .........................................for Voice 1st: 38.85 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz for DSC 1st: 30.4 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz Sensitivity ..................................................for Voice 0.25 V for 12 dB SINAD for DSC 0.5 V for 12 dB SINAD Adjacent Channel Selectivity ....................................................... 70 dB typical Intermodulation ............................................................................ 70 dB typical Hum & Noise Ratio ..................................................................................40 dB Selectivity .................................................... 12 kHz / 25 kHz (6 dB / 60 dB) AF Output (Internal SP) ....................700 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) 20.4 GPS Receiver Channels ........................................................................66 channels Sensitivity ........................................................................Less than 147 dBm Time to First Fix .....................................................1 min typical (@Cold Start) 5 sec typical (@Hot Start) Geodetic Datum................................................................................... WGS84 20.5 NMEA OUTPUT NMEA 0183 Output Sentence (9600 baud) ................. DSC, DSE, GGA, GLL, RMC, GSA & GSV Page 117 HX870 21 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission

(FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 21.1 STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship (605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322. 21.2 RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used when calling another vessel. 21.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:

21.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. Type Acceptance ..........................................................................FCC Part 80 Output Power.......................1 Watt (low), 2 Watts (middle) and 6 Watts (high) Emission ..........................................................................16K0G3E, 16K0G2B Frequency Range ......................................................156.025 to 163.275 MHz FCC Type Number ..................................................................... K6630573X30 Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................ 511B-30573X30 Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8 Page 118 HX870 22 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit-

ter. When the Push-to-Talk (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 levels for hand-held wireless devices. This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 % (this corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50 % reception time). WARNING: To maintain compliance with the FCCs RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance. If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on your body, use only the Yaesu belt clip for this transceiver, and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations. CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Votre metteur-rcepteur portatif sans fil contient un metteur faible puissance. Lorsque vous appuyez sur le bouton Push-to-Talk (PTT), lmetteur-rcepteur met des signaux de radiofrquence (RF). En aot 1996, la FCC (Commission Fdrale des Communications) a adopt des directives relatives lexposition aux RF avec des niveaux de scurit pour les appareils sans fils portatifs. Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est autoris un facteur dutilisation ne dpassant pas 50 % (correspondant 50% de la dure de transmission et 50% de la dure de rception). AVERTISSEMENT: Pour assurer la conformit avec les directives dexposition RF de la FCC, cet metteur-rcepteur et son antenne doivent tre maintenus une distance minimum dun pouce (2,5 centimtre) de votre visage. Parlez avec une voix normale, avec lantenne dirige vers le haut et loigne du visage, la distance requise. Si vous utilisez un casque pour cette radio, et que vous portez la radio sur vous, utilisez exclusivement le clip de ceinture Yaesu pour cet metteur-rcepteur, et assurez-vous que lantenne se trouve une distance minimum dun pouce

(2,5 centimtres) de votre corps pendant lmission. Utilisez exclusivement lantenne fournie. Les antennes, les modifications ou les accessoires non autoriss peuvent endommager lmetteur-rcepteur et enfreindre les rglementations FCC. Page 119 HX870 23 FCC NOTICE 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. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Page 120 HX870 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU U.S.A. could void the Users authorization to operate this device. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power

(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformment la rglementation dIndustrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne dun type et dun gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique lintention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type dantenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente

(p.i.r.e.) ne dpassepas lintensit ncessaire ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numro de certification ou son numro de modle sil fait partie du matriel de catgorie I) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types dantenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et limpdance requise pour chaque type dantenne. Les types dantenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour lexploitation de lmetteur. ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. Page 121 HX870 YAESU U.S.A. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 www.standardhorizon.com Page 122 Copyright 2014 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Printed in China HX870