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Standard Horizon HX300E User Manual

Standard Horizon HX300E
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HX300E
Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owners Manual

Questions and Answers:

Standard Horizon HX300E Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld VHF Marine Transceiver
Frequency Range156.000 - 163.425 MHz
Waterproof RatingIPX7
ChannelsUSA, International, and Canadian channels
BatteryLi-ion rechargeable battery pack
Dimensions2.4 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches (60 x 130 x 35 mm)

Summary

Quick Reference Guide

Basic Operation Steps

Step-by-step guide for basic radio operation.

1. General Information

1.2 RF Exposure Safety Statement

Safety guidelines regarding radio frequency exposure.

3. About This Radio

3.3 Distress and Hailing (Channel 16)

Procedure for making distress and hailing calls on Channel 16.

3.4 Calling Another Vessel

4.2.1 Battery Safety

Handling and Usage Precautions

Precautions for handling and using Li-ion batteries.

4.2.2 Battery Installation / Removal

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing the battery pack.

4.2.3 Battery Charging

Charging the Battery Pack

Procedure for charging the battery pack using AC or USB.

5. Controls and Indicators

5.1 Controls and Switches

Identification and location of the radio's controls and switches.

LCD Display Indicators

Explanation of symbols and indicators shown on the LCD.

Keypad Functions

Additional Control Functions

5.2 LCD Indicators

Keylock, TX, Busy, and Band Indicators

Explanation of Keylock, TX, Busy, and band (U/I/C) indicators.

Scan, Battery, and Preset Indicators

Explanation of Scan, Battery, and Preset indicators.

More LCD Indicator Explanations

Priority, Charge, Memory, and Power Indicators

Explanation of PRI, CHG, M, and L indicators.

Watch Modes and Volume/Squelch Indicators

Explanation of TW DW, VOL, SQL, and Channel Display indicators.

6. Basic Operation

6.2 Reception

How to turn on the radio and adjust reception settings.

6.3 Transmission

Transmitting and Power Settings

Procedure for transmitting, including power settings and PTT usage.

6.6 Preset Channels (0 ~ 9)

Programming and Accessing Preset Channels

How to program and access preset channels for quick recall.

6.6.2 Operation (Preset Channels)

Recalling and Deleting Preset Channels

How to recall and remove channels from the preset bank.

6.7 Scanning

6.7.1 Programming Scan Memory

6.7.2 Selecting Scan Type

6.7.3 Operation (Scanning)

6.8 Dual Watch

6.9 Tri-Watch

8. Menu (“Set”) Mode

Menu Mode: Scan, Watch, and Light Settings

9. Maintenance

9.3 Troubleshooting Chart

Common symptoms, probable causes, and remedies for issues.

10. VHF Marine Channel Assignments

VHF Marine Channel Chart (Part 1)

VHF Marine Channel Chart (Part 2)

VHF Marine Channel Chart (Part 3)

11. Specifications

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