Standard Horizon HX210 User Manual

HX210
HX210E
Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual

Standard Horizon HX210 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver
Output Power	6W / 2.5W / 1W
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Display	LCD
GPS	No
Battery Life	10 hours
Channels	All USA, International, and Canadian Channels
DSC	Yes
Battery	1850mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack

Summary

QUICK REFERENCE

PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch

Activates the transmitter when the button is pressed.

SQL (Squelch) Switch

Controls the squelch level for signal reception.

Microphone (MIC) Aperture

MENU/SET Button

Accesses menus and enters setup mode.

Volume Control Keys (VOL- / VOL+)

16/S Button

Recalls Channel 16 or the sub channel.

Soft Keys

Navigation Keys

CLR/On Button

Cancels selections and locks/unlocks the keypad.

POWER Button

Turns the transceiver ON or OFF.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Hazard and Symbol Meanings

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION marks and operational symbols.

General Safety Guidance

Covers essential safety advice for operation and handling.

Specific Operational Warnings

Details risks like improper voltage, long transmissions, and antenna contact.

WATERPROOF INTEGRITY AND RADIO CARE

Waterproof Integrity Precautions

GETTING STARTED

Batteries and Chargers

Information on the built-in battery and charging procedures.

Battery Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling the Li-ion battery pack.

BATTERY MANAGEMENT

Battery Charging Procedure

Step-by-step guide for charging the transceiver's battery.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Controls and Switches Identification

Details the location and function of physical controls.

LCD Indicators Explained

Describes the meaning of various icons and indicators on the LCD screen.

BASIC OPERATION

Prohibited Communications

Initial Setup and Antenna Installation

Guides through initial setup and antenna connection.

Receiving Signals

How to tune in, adjust volume, and monitor channels.

Transmitting Signals

Steps and requirements for transmitting radio signals.

TRANSMISSION AND CHANNEL FEATURES

Transmit Power Adjustment

Adjusting the transmitter output power (HI, MD, LO).

Transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Channel Group Selection

ADVANCED OPERATION FEATURES

Keypad Locking and Unlocking

Procedures for securing and releasing the keypad.

NOAA Weather Channels

NOAA Weather Alert Function

How the transceiver responds to weather alerts.

SCANNING AND MULTI-WATCH

Preset Channel Programming

Operation on Preset Channels

Scanning Features Overview

Introduction to Memory Scan and Priority Scan.

Programming Scan Memory

Adding channels to the scan memory list.

Selecting Scan Type

Scanning Operation

Performing Memory Scan and Priority Scan.

Multi Watch Operation Setup

Starting Dual Watch

MENU AND SETUP OPTIONS

Channel Setup Options

Weather Alert Setup

Scan Memory Programming

Setting up channels for scanning.

Scan Type Selection

Scan Resume Time Setting

Multi Watch Setup

Priority Channel Designation

Sub Channel Assignment

FM SETUP AND CONFIGURATION

Config: Battery Save Mode

Config: Reset Settings

ATIS SETUP (HX210E ONLY)

ATIS Code Programming

Inputting the unique ATIS code for the transceiver.

ATIS Channel Group Setup

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Chart

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

HX210 (USA Version) Channel Chart

Lists VHF channels, their assignments, and usage for the USA version.

HX210E Channel Assignments

Lists VHF channels and usage for the HX210E model.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Transmitter Specifications

Details RF power output and transmitter performance.

Receiver Specifications

Covers receiver circuit type, selectivity, and sensitivity.

RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT

Safety Information and FCC Guidelines

Explains RF exposure guidelines and safe operating practices.

French Safety Instructions

Safety precautions in French regarding RF exposure.

FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES

FCC Compliance and Modification Warnings

Advises against unauthorized changes to the equipment.

Class B Digital Device Compliance

Industry Canada RSS Compliance

Industry Canada Antenna Approval

User Guidance for RF Exposure Compliance

Instructions for ensuring compliance with RF exposure limits.

STANDARD HORIZON LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Terms and Limitations