Standard Horizon HX100 User Manual

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HX100 HX150
HX100/HX150
Floating VHF Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual

Standard Horizon HX100 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Display	LCD
GPS	No
Channels	USA, International and Canadian channels
Power Output	1W / 5W
Battery	Li-ion battery
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
DSC	Yes
Battery Life	Approximately 12 hours (5W TX 5%, RX 5%, Standby 90%)

Summary

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Overview of the Standard Horizon HX100/HX150 marine transceiver.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Essential safety guidelines for operating the VHF transceiver.

ACCESSORIES

PACKING LIST

Lists all items included in the transceiver package.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lists additional accessories available for purchase.

ABOUT THIS RADIO

ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND

Explains the VHF marine radio frequency band and its usage.

ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE

Details the water resistance specifications and IPX7 rating.

DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16)

Procedure for making distress calls on Channel 16.

CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)

Guidelines for making initial contact with other vessels.

OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13

Use of Channel 13 for navigation and port operations.

OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67

Use of Channel 67 for bridge-to-bridge traffic.

SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Explanation of simplex and duplex channel modes.

AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE

Information on using Sea Tow's automated radio check service.

GETTING STARTED

RADIO CARE

Instructions for maintaining and cleaning the radio.

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

Information on battery types, charging, and specifications.

BATTERY SAFETY

Critical safety precautions for handling and charging batteries.

BATTERY INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing battery packs.

BATTERY CHARGING

Detailed instructions for charging the battery packs.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

How to attach and detach the belt clip.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

ANTENNA, PTT, AND LCD DISPLAY

Key controls and display elements on the front panel.

KEYPAD OPERATIONS

Detailed functions of the keypad buttons.

AUDIO COMPONENTS

Location and function of speaker and microphone.

LCD INDICATORS

Explanation of symbols and indicators on the LCD screen.

BASIC OPERATION

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS

FCC regulations on prohibited radio transmissions.

INITIAL SETUP

Steps for setting up the transceiver for the first time.

RECEPTION

How to receive signals and adjust volume/squelch.

TRANSMISSION

How to transmit, including power levels and microphone use.

TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)

Explanation of the transmit time-out timer feature.

USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS

How to switch between different channel bands.

KEYPAD LOCKING

How to lock and unlock the keypad to prevent accidental changes.

NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

How to access and use NOAA weather channels.

NOAA WEATHER ALERT

How to set up and receive NOAA Weather Alerts.

NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING

How to test the NOAA Weather Alert feature.

PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS

How to program and use instant access preset channels.

PROGRAMMING PRESET CHANNELS

Steps for programming preset channels.

OPERATING PRESET CHANNELS

How to recall and cycle through preset channels.

DELETING A PRESET CHANNEL

Procedure for removing channels from the preset list.

SCANNING

Overview of scanning features and types.

PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY

How to program channels for memory scanning.

SELECTING SCAN TYPE

How to choose between Priority Scan and Memory Scan.

SCANNING OPERATION

General operation of scanning modes.

PRIORITY SCAN OPERATION

Detailed operation of Priority Scan mode.

MEMORY SCAN OPERATION

Detailed operation of Memory Scan mode.

DUAL WATCH

How to activate and use the Dual Watch feature.

TRI-WATCH

How to activate and use the Tri-Watch feature.

MENU (“SET”) MODE

LP (LAMP MODE) SETTINGS

Configure LCD and keypad illumination settings.

bP (BEEP) SETTINGS

Enable or disable the keypad beep function.

SC (SCAN TYPE) SETTINGS

Select the scanning mode (Priority or Memory Scan).

dt (DUAL WATCH MODE) SETTINGS

Configure Dual Watch or Tri-Watch mode.

AL (WX ALERT) SETTINGS

Enable or disable the Weather Alert feature.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General precautions for maintaining the transceiver.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Information on ordering replacement parts.

FACTORY SERVICE

Contact information for radio servicing and repairs.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Common problems and their solutions for the transceiver.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY DETAILS

Details the limited warranty terms for the transceiver.

ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Instructions for registering the product online.

PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES

How to contact support for questions or comments.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

General specifications including frequency, voltage, and battery life.

TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the transmitter.

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the receiver.

FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION

MARITIME STATION LICENSE

Information on FCC ship station license requirements.

MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN

Requirements for recreational boaters regarding call signs.

CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING

Licensing information for use in Canada.

FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA DATA

Data required for FCC and Industry Canada license applications.

FCC NOTICE