HX460S VHF/FM Marine Handheld Transceiver Owner's Manual HX460S TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC NOTICE ................................ 1 GENERAL INFORMATION.......... 2 INTRODUCTION .......................................... 2 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ..... 2 ACCESSORIES ............................ 3 PACKING LIST ............................................. 3 OPTIONS ..................................................... 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . 4 CONTROLS and CONNECTIONS .................. 4 INDICATORS ............................................... 7 OPERATION ................................. 9 INITIAL SETUP ............................................ 9 RECEPTION .............................................. 10 TRANSMISSION .........................................11 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............11 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS ........................... 12 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS.................... 12 SCAN ........................................................ 12 PRIORITY SCAN........................................ 13 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ........................... 14 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 ....................... 14 CHANNEL 9 ............................................... 14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ................... 15 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ................... 15 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E):
INSTANT ACCESS ..................................... 15 Programming ........................................... 15 Operation ................................................ 16 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ............. 16 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE METER ............ 17 SETUP MODE............................................ 18 CLONING .................................................. 20 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVERS MICROPROCESSOR.................................. 21 BATTERY .................................... 23 BATTERY CHARGING ................................ 23 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION........... 23 USING THE NC-72 BATTERY CHARGER .... 24 FBA-23 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ............ 24 BATTERY SAFETY..................................... 25 MAINTENANCE ......................... 26 SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 27 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 Communica-
tions 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 Vertex Standard belt clip for this transceiver, and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inches (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or at-
tachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations. HX460S Congratulations on your purchase of the HX460S! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORI-
ZON 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 harsh-
est of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us, should you require technical advice or assistance, at (562) 404-2700. We appreciate your purchase of the HX460S, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of the HX460S fully. FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-
pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX STAN-
DARD. 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 interference 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 de-
termined 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:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for help. HX460S Page 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX460S is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma-
rine transceiver. The transceiver has 173 channels: 163 marine and 10 weather. The 163 marine channels are switchable to comply with USA, In-
ternational, or Canadian regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key. NOAA weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key. The transceiver includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Priority Scanning, NOAA Weather Alert, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD dis-
play, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a trans-
mit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output, and has the selection of 2.5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life. The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit can be installed to pro-
vide readout of the current barometric pressure. 1.2 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. FCC Type Accepted ............................................................................ Part 80 Output Power with CNB460 ..........1 W (Low), 2.5 W (Mid), and 5 W (High) Emission............................................................................................16K0F3E Frequency Range ................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz FCC Type Number.......................................................................K66HX460S Industry Canada Type Approval ....................................... Approval Pending Additional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing re-
quirements, are contained in the companion document titled OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also contains charts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver operating proce-
dures, maintenance, factory service information, and warranty data. Page 2 HX460S 2. ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:
HX460S Transceiver CNB460 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack NC-72B 120VAC Wall Charger for CNB460 CAT460 Antenna E-DC-19 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for the CNB460 Quick Draw Belt Clip Carrying Strap Owners Manual (P/N EC010N100) Owners Manual Supplement (P/N E00005004) 2.2 OPTIONS NC-72C 230-240 VAC Wall Charger for the CNB460 FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit CMP460 Noise-canceling Waterproof Speaker/Microphone VC-24 VOX Headset E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only MCC460 Soft Case CAW230 Radio-to-Ships-Antenna Adapter Note: Before operating the HX460S for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section 5.3 OPERATING BATTERY CHARGER for details. HX460S Page 3 3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper-
ating instructions, refer to section 4 of this manual. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections. 3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Figure 1 Controls and Connectors Page 4 HX460S POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume. BUSY/TX INDICATOR This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting. It also glows red during charging of the of the CNB460 Lithium Ion battery pack and green when charging is completed. SQUELCH (SQL) CONTROL Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the Squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will de-
grade the reception of wanted transmissions. MIC/SP JACK Accepts the optional CMP460 Speaker/Microphone or VC-24 VOX Head-
set. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled. Antenna Connector Connect the supplied CAT460 flexible antenna here. PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) SWITCH Activates transmission. LAMP KEY Turns the lamp (for LCD and Keypad back-lighting) on and off. Hold down this key to lock the displayed channel functions (except the H/L, PTT, and LAMP keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. will appear, to indicate that the functions are The key lock symbol locked. Hold down until the key lock symbol disappears to unlock the radio. UP (p) KEY Selects the desired channel. Each press increases the channel number. When held down, the channels increase continuously. DOWN (q) KEY Selects the desired channel. Each press decreases the channel num-
ber. When held down, the channels decrease continuously. HX460S Page 5 16/9 KEY Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. WX KEY Immediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any chan-
nel location. Recalls the previously- selected working channel when the WX key is pressed again. Secondary use: When the 16/9 key is held and the WX key is pressed, the radio will change modes between the USA, International, and Cana-
dian channel sets. MEM KEY Memorizes the selected channel for scanning. Holding this key will de-
lete a memorized channel. (MEM appears on the LCD display during memory operation). H/L KEY Toggles the transmitter power level between High (5 Watts), Medium
(2.5 Watts), and Low (1 Watt) of output. Does not operate on low power only and transmission-inhibit channels. When operating on Canadian channel 13, or USA channels 13 or 67, pressing this key momentarily toggles the power level from Low power to Medium or High power. PRESET KEY Immediately recalls one of up to five user preset memories for operation
(shown as A -E on the LCD). Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls through the preset memory channels. SCAN KEY Starts scanning and Priority scanning of programmed channels. When scanning, press and hold this key to turn on and off Priority scan (PRI is shown on the left side of the display during Priority scanning). EXT DC JACK This DC input jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-
16V DC). When the radio is turned off, and external power (above 9.7 V) is applied, the battery will be charged. Page 6 HX460S 3.2 INDICATORS Figure 2 Indicators Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes. When the optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit is installed, the LCD may be configured to indicate the current Barometric Pressure. A Indicator Signifies ship-to-ship channels in USA or Canadian mode (whose counter-
part in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator) channel). USA/CAN/INTL Indicator Denotes the band of operation for the particular channel. USA indicates the USA band; CAN indicates the Canadian band; and INTL indicates the International band. Refer to the Owners Manual Supplement for a list of channels. H/M/L Indicators and tion-only channel. indicates High power (5 Watts);
indicates Medium power (2.5 Watts);
is for Low power (1 Watt). Blank in this location indicates a recep-
PRI Indicator Priority Scan is activated. SCN Indicator Scan is activated. TX Indicator Appears during transmission. HX460S Page 7 WX Indicator NOAA weather channel. MEM Indicator The channel is in the transceivers Scan Memory. Battery Indicator When transmitting, this indicator appears when the battery capacity is ap-
proximately 60%. When the battery capacity is approximately 10%, this indicator will blink. NOTE: The battery indicator should be used only as a guide in charging the CNB460 battery. KEY Lock Indicator When the symbol is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except for the H/L, PTT and LAMP keys. Page 8 HX460S 4. OPERATION 4.1 INITIAL SETUP Never key the transceiver without an antenna connected, as this may cause damage to the transceiver. NOTE 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the belt clip on the transceiver, if desired. Install the nylon carrying strap on the the trans-
ceiver, if desired. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see figure 6 and section 5.2). Install the antenna onto the transceiver. NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack and antenna are attached to the transceiver. Figure 3 Antenna Installation How to use the Quick Draw Belt Clip 1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX460S, with the notch point-
ing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure 4-a). Use only the screw included with the clip to mount the clip to the back of the transceiver!
2. Clip the Quick Draw Belt Clip to your belt (Figure 4-b). 3. To install the HX460S into the Quick Draw Belt Clip, align the hanger with the Quick Draw Belt Clip and slide the HX460S into its slot until a click is heard. 4. To remove the HX460S from the Quick Draw Belt Clip, Rotate the HX460S 180 degrees, then slide the transceiver out from the Quick Draw Belt Clip (Figure 4-c).
(a) belt
(b)
(c) Figure 4 HX460S Page 9 4.2 RECEPTION 1. Turn the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the trans-
ceiver on. 2. Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as Squelch Off. 3. Turn up the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level. 4. Select a channel that has no signal being received (no one is transmit-
ting on the channel) and where only noise is heard. 5. Slowly turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob clockwise and stop immedi-
ately after the noise disappears. This condition is known as the Squelch Threshold. If the knob is turned clockwise past this point, weak signals may not be received. No noise or no signal is heard until a signal is received that exceeds the squelch threshold. 6. To change channels, press the [p] or [q] key. Sometimes, a slight ad-
justment of the squelch threshold is needed, as some channels have a higher noise level than others. 7. Please refer to the Owners Manual Supplement for a complete listing of all USA, International and Canadian VHF Marine channels and their uses. If necessary, press the LAMP key to turn on the display illumination. The lamp automatically turns off in about 5 seconds. To turn off the lamp, press the LAMP key again. 8. 9. To lock the channel so that it is not accidentally changed, hold down the LAMP key for about one second. This locks the [p] and [q] buttons and all the front panel controls except the H/L, PTT and LAMP keys. The symbol will appear on the display to indicate that the keypad is locked. Hold down the LAMP key for about one second to unlock the keys. The symbol will disappear from the display.. Page 10 HX460S 4.3 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the RECEPTION discussion above. 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. For communications over short distances, press the H/L key until is displayed on the LCD. This indicates Low power (approximately 1 Watt). NOTE Transmitting on 1 Watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1 Watt) should be selected whenever possible. 4. If using Low power is not effective, select Medium power (2.5 Watts) or High power (5 Watts) by pressing the H/L key until
(Medium power) or
(High power) is displayed. 5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before trans-
mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. 6. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. The TX indicator is displayed during transmission. 7. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Hold the microphone about to 1 inch away from your mouth. 8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. 9. Refer to the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for an overview of com-
mon transceiver operating procedures. 4.4 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) While the PTT switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5 minutes. This prevents prolonged (unintentional) transmissions. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep sounds from the speaker. The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode, even if the PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released, then pressed again. This Time-Out Timer (TOT) pre-
vents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT switch. HX460S Page 11 4.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS 1. To change the operating band (channel set) of the transceiver, hold down the 16/9 key and press the WX key. The band will change from USA, to International, and to Canadian with each press. USA appears on the LCD for the USA band, CAN appears for the Canadian band, and INTL appears for the International band. 2. 3. Refer to the marine channel charts in the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLE-
MENT for allocated channels in each band. 4.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiver changes to the weather channel mode. This mode consists of a special pre-set memory bank containing the standard NOAA weather channels. 2. The transceiver will be set to the last-used NOAA weather channel. Press the [p] or [q] key to change to other weather channels. 3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press the WX key. The trans-
ceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to the weather channel mode. 4.7 SCAN This transceiver provides a special Scanning Memory Bank which allows you to designate certain channels for inclusion in a loop which will be scanned at high speed. If an incoming signal is detected on one of the chan-
nels in the scanning loop, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmission. 1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scanning loop using the
[p] or [q] key. 2. Press the MEM key to store the channel into the transceivers scanning memory. MEM will be displayed on the LCD. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned. 4. To delete a channel from the transceivers scan memory, press the MEM key again while the memorized channel is displayed. MEM will disap-
pear from the display. 5. All channels programmed remain in the transceivers scan memory even if the power is turned off. See section 4.17: RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVERS MICROPROCESSOR to clear all channels from the transceivers scan memory. Page 12 HX460S 6. Adjust the SQUELCH CONTROL knob until background noise is elimi-
nated. 7. To start scanning, press the SCAN key. The scan proceeds from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and stops on chan-
nels when a transmission is received. Scanning will resume when the squelch closes after the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. 8. To stop the scan, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PRESET key. 4.8 PRIORITY SCAN The priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keeping watch on a particularly important priority channel. The following channels can be set as the priority channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels A through E
(Preset Channels are described in section 4.14). 1. To set the priority channel, hold down the 16/9 key and press the MEM key. The channel will change from 16 to 09 to Preset A to Preset B to Preset C to Preset D to Preset E with each press of the MEM key. The displayed channel will be set as the priority channel when the 16/9 key is released. 2. For priority scanning, hold down the SCAN key during normal scanning. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. PRI is shown on the left side of the channel number during priority scanning. 3. As an example of priority scanning, let us say that channels 06, 07, and 08 are memorized in the transceivers scan memory. Priority scanning will proceed in the following sequence:
[CH06] [Priority Channel] [CH07] [Priority Channel]
[CH08] [Priority Channel] [CH06] [Priority Channel]
4. Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a programmed channel, the transceiver will shift to a dual watch mode between this channel and the priority channel. Therefore, your priority watching of the designated channel is not compromised when the scanner has paused on an active channel. HX460S Page 13 4.9 NOAA WEATHER ALERT In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurri-
canes, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert consisting of a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weather reports on the weather channels. The transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if the following is performed:
1. Program your areas weather channels into the transceivers scan memory. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Sec-
tion 4.7. 2. Press the SCAN key to start the scan. 3. The memorized weather channels are scanned along with the regular memorized channels. Scanning will not stop, however, on the (continu-
ous) weather broadcast channels unless the weather alert tone is re-
ceived. 4. When an alert is received on a weather channel, scanning stops and the transceiver emits a beeping tone that will stay on for 5 minutes or until the user presses the WX key to listen to the Weather Alert. NOTICE Take care not to damage your hearing when operating with the optional VC-24 VOX Headset or Earpice. The NOAA Weather Alert Tone will be emitted at full volume, irrespective of the setting of the POWER/VOL-
UME CONTROL konb. 4.10 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 1. To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any channel. 2. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another channel. 3. See the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional emergency operating practices. 4. To recall the previously-used channel when you are finished on channel 16, press the 16/9 key again. 4.11 CHANNEL 9 Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contacts with other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key for 1 second to select channel 9. You should shift to a different channel, by mutual agreement with the other vessels operator, after contact is established (so as to keep the hailing chan-
nel clear for other users). Page 14 HX460S 4.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Mes-
sages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, High power is allowed. Pressing the H/L key will change the power output from 1 Watt (
); if pressed again, 2.5 Watts
) will be selected. When the PTT switch is released, the transceiver will
revert to Low power. Press the H/L key again if you need High power on a subsequent transmission.
) to 5 Watts (
4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the H/L key. When the PTT switch released, the transceiver will revert to low power. 4.14 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E): INSTANT ACCESS Five user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Press-
ing the PRESET key provides activates the user-assigned channel bank. If the PRESET key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted twice from the speaker (if the beeper has been en-
abled; see Section 4.17.1 KEY BEEP on page 18). 4.14.1 Programming Hold down the PRESET key, and press the [p] or [q] key (repeatedly, if necessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular oper-
ating channels) is displayed. With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key. The A notation will appear on the LCD display, indicating that the displayed channel is now saved in the Preset Channel A position. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channels b ~ E. To delete a Preset Channel, hold down the PRESET key and press the [p]
or [q] key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed, then release the PRESET key. HX460S Page 15 4.14.2 Operation Pressing the PRESET key toggles between Preset Channel A, b, C, d, E, and the last selected regular channel. Preset Channel A is represented by A to the left of the channel number on the LCD, and channel B is repre-
sented by b, and so forth. The letter A should not be confused with the A that sometimes is displayed to the right of the channel number (described in the section 3.2 of this Owners Manual). 4.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), In-
dustry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex or duplex mode is automatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Canadian operating band is selected. Refer to the channel charts in the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. Page 16 HX460S 4.16 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE METER The optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) brings to the HX460S the unique capability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure. The SU-1 unit requires calibration of the offset parameters, so that the pressure reading will be correct. To do this you must have a barometer to use as a reference as you adjust the SU-1 to match its reading; see section 4.17.6 boF (Barometric Pressure Offset). The SU-1 Barometric Pressure Unit can be installed in the transceiver by referring to the following illustration:
SU-1 Operation 1. Set the SQUELCH CONTROL knob to the Squelch Threshold point. 2. Hold down the H/L key for at least 1 second; this initiates measurement of the current Barometric Pressure. 3. After few seconds, the current Barometric Pressure (in mm of Hg) will appear on the display. 4. To return to normal operation, again hold down the H/L key until the HX460 shows the last selected working channel; alternatively, turn the squelch counter-clockwise until noise is heard. The display will revert to the last channel selected. Return the squelch control to the threshold position to resume normal operation. Installation of the SU-1 1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used. Remove the battery pack. 2. Locate the connector for the SU-1 under the caution seal in the battery compartment on the back of the radio, just peel off the caution seal. 3. Align the connector on the SU-1 with the transceivers connector and gently press the unit into place. 4. Affix the new (supplied with the SU-1) caution seal, and replace the battery. Installation is now complete. Figure 5 HX460S Page 17 4.17 SETUP MODE The HX460Ss Setup Mode allows a number of the HX460S operating pa-
rameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Setup Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure:
1. Turn the radio off. 2. Hold down the LAMP key, then turn on the transceiver while still holding 3. down the LAMP key. SET will appear on the display, indicating that the Setup Mode has been activated. 4. Press the LAMP key to select the Menu item to be adjusted. 5. Press the [p] or [q] key select the status or value of the Menu item. 6. After completing your adjustment, press the 16/9 key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4.17.1 bEP (KEY BEEP) Function: Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON 4.17.2 LP (LAMP MODE) Function: Select the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. Available Values: KEY/TGL (Toggle)/5 (5 second) Default: KEY KEY:
Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is pressed. TGL (Toggle): Pressing the LAMP key toggles the LCD/Keypad lamp On/
Off. 5 (5 second): Pressing the LAMP key illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 sec-
onds. 4.17.3 snL (SCAN LAMP) Function: Enable/Disable the Scan lamp while scanning is paused. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Page 18 HX460S 4.17.4 sCn (SCAN DISPLAY) Function: Select the display mode while scanning. Available Values: nor (Normal)/SPL (Special) Default: nor (Normal) nor (Normal): Changes the channel number accordance with scanning SPL (Special): The channel number does not change during scanning. How-
ever, the channel number changes, when the scanner is stopped, to indicate the channel number on which the radio has received a transmission; this lets you see the last chan-
nel on which someone called. 4.17.5 bro (BAROMETRIC PRESSURE) [Requires optional SU-1]
Function: Select the unit of the Barometric Pressure display. Available Values: HG (mm Hg)/HPA Default: HG (mm Hg) 4.17.6 boF (BAROMETRIC PRESSURE OFFSET) [Requires optional SU-1]
Function: Calibrating the Barometric Pressure meter. Press the [p] or [q] key to set the HX460Ss Barometric Pressure display to match a Calibrated Barometers displayed pressure. Barometric Pressure Conversion Chart hpa 982 985 989 992 996 999 Inches 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5
(Rounded to nearest whole number) Inches 29.85 29.9 29.95 30.0 30.1 30.2 Inches 29.55 29.6 29.65 29.7 29.75 29.8 hpa 1011 1013 1014 1016 1019 1023 hpa 1001 1002 1004 1006 1007 1009 hpa 1026 1029 1033 1036 Inches 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 HX460S Page 19 4.18 CLONING The HX460S includes a convenient Clone feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another HX460S. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radios data to another:
1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the (optional) CT-32 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks of the two transceivers. 3. Hold down the PRESET key and then turn on the transceiver. Do this for both transceivers (the order of switching the radios on does not matter);
c L n will appear on the display on both transceivers. 4. On the Destination transceiver, press the MEM key (c r will appear on the LCD). 5. Press the 16/9 key on the Source transceiver; c S will appear on the 6. 7. Source radio, and the data will now be transferred. If there is a problem during the cloning process, cE will displayed. Check your cable connections and battery voltage, and try again. If the data transfer is successful, the Destination transceiver will return to normal operation; Turn both transceivers off and disconnect the Clone cable. You can then turn the transceivers back on, and begin normal operation. Page 20 HX460S 4.19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVERS MICROPROCESSOR Resetting the microprocessor restores the initial, factory-supplied conditions in the transceiver. These are called the default conditions. To reset the microprocessor, first turn the transceiver off. Then, while pressing and hold-
ing in the WX and SCAN keys, turn the transceiver on. The default condi-
tions are:
No channel numbers are in scan memory. Channel 16 is the priority channel. Channel 16 will be selected when the transceiver is turned on. WX channel 01 will be recalled when the WX key is pressed. Preset Channels are unassigned. NOTE The above procedure also resets the microprocessor. Perform this pro-
cedure if an operational problem occurs which cannot be solved by nor-
mal operating procedures. HX460S Page 21 5. BATTERY The CNB460 is a high performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high ca-
pacity in a very compact package. CAUTION To avoid risk of explosion and injury, CNB460 battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments. 5.1 BATTERY CHARGING If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the NC-72 battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19 DC adapter with cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-72, E-DC-6 and E-DC-19 will charge a completely discharged CNB460 battery pack in about 3 hours. 5.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. To remove, open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the trans-
ceiver, then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver. 3. To install, insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a click. t h e B a t I n s e r t t e r y P a c k Close the Battery Pack Latch Figure 6 Page 22 HX460S 5.3 USING THE NC-72 BATTERY CHARGER 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. Insert the miniature plug on the end of the NC-72 Battery Charger cable into the EXT DC jack of the transceiver. 3. Plug the NC-72 into a 120 VAC wall out-
let. 4. The indicator on the radio will glow red, indicating that charging has begun. 5. When charging is completed, the red indicator on the radio will change to green. Remove the plug from the EXT DC jack when charging has been ac-
complished. 6. Replace the rubber gasket in its place to protect the inside of the transceiver from the water. Caution: Make sure that the gasket is in place to ensure the radio remains waterproof. Figure 7 Note: The CNB460 battery pack must be installed in the radio prior to con-
nection of the NC-72 Battery Charger. If the NC-72 is plugged in before the battery pack is installed, charging will not take place. 5.4 FBA-23 BATTERY CASE FBA-23 is a battery case that holds two alkaline batteries and is used with the HX460S transceiver. Alkaline batteries can be used for transmission in an emergency, but power output will only be 1 Watt, and battery life will be short. 1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 with the Nega-
tive [] side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-23. Insert the FBA-23 into the battery compartment on the back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a click. 2. Note: The battery indicator on the transceiver is only applicable to the CNB460 rechargeable battery. Disre-
gard this indication when using alkaline batteries. HX460S Figure 8 Page 23 5.5 BATTERY SAFETY Battery packs for your transceiver contain Lithium-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 to the transceiver can cause sparks, se-
vere 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 objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the termi-
nals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. 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. Page 24 HX460S 6. MAINTENANCE For preventive maintenance and instructions on obtaining factory service, please refer to the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. For general trouble-
shooting, refer to this Troubleshooting Chart. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTON The SCAN key does not start the scan. PROBABLE CAUSE No channels memorized. Squelch is not adjusted. REMEDY Use the MEM key to enter desired channels into the transceivers memory. Adjust the squelch to threshold or to the point where noise just disappears. Further adjustment of the squelch control may elimi-
nate incoming signals. The USA/INTL/
CAN modes do not function. Rotating the SQUELCH CONTROL knob does not eliminate background noise. Cannot change any function. Key Lock does not function. Indicator does not light when charging a battery. Proper operation not followed. HOLD down the 16/9 key and press the WX key. Low battery. Charge battery. Refer to section 5 of this manual. Key Lock is on. Turn Key Lock off. Refer to section 3.1. Proper operation not followed. Hold down the LAMP key for 1 second. Defective battery CNB460. Contact your Standard Horizon dealer. HX460S Page 25 7. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 General Frequency range:
Number of channels:
Channel spacing:
Modulation type:
Supply voltage:
Current consumption:
Temperature range:
Battery life:
(STBY:RX:TX = 90:5:5) Waterproof rating:
Dimensions:
Weight:
7.2 Transmitter Frequency range:
RF output power:
Spurious emissions:
AF distortion:
Max deviation:
Frequency stability:
FM noise:
Microphone type:
Microphone impedance:
TX: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 - 163.275 MHz All US, Canadian & International channels 10 weather channels 25 kHz 16K0G3E 7.2 VDC Standby: 50 mA Saver on: 23 mA RX: 195 mA TX: 1.6 A (H)/0.9 A (M)/0.6 A (L) 4 F to +140 F (20 C to +60 C) 11 hours @ 5 W (HI) 15 hours @ 2.5W (MID) 19 hours @ 1 W (LOW) 30 minutes @ 1 meter depth (JIS 7) 3.8 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 1.1 (D) in 96 (H) x 60 (W) x 29 (D) mm 0.64 lb (290g) 156.025 - 157.425 MHz 5 W/2.5 W/1 W @7.2 V or 13.8 V At least 65 dB down
<5 % @1 kHz 5 kHz 5 ppm
>40 dB down Condenser 2 kW Page 26 HX460S 7.3 Receiver Frequency range:
Circuit type:
IFs:
Sensitivity:
Adjacent channel selectivity: 70 dB Intermodulation response:
70 dB Spurious response rejection: 70 dB Speaker impedance:
AF output:
156.050 - 163.275 MHz Double-conversion superheterodyne 1st: 21.7 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz 0.2 V 12 dB SINAD 8 W 0.4 W @ 8 W 0.5 W @ 8 W 10 % THD (7.2V) 10 % THD (13.8V) HX460S MEMO HX460S HX460S Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A. 0101T-DY E C 0 1 0 N 1 0 2 Copyright 2000 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan HX460S