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Standard Horizon HX851 User Manual

Standard Horizon HX851
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HX851
Floating Marine Transceiver with GPS
Owners Manual

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BrandStandard Horizon
ModelHX851
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Reference Guide

Primary Button Controls

Details on [A/V], [DISTRESS], [H/L], [SQL], [16/9], [VOL] buttons.

Transmission and Microphone Usage

How to use the transmission switch and microphone.

Menu and Scan Function Keys

[CALL/ENT/MENU], [SCAN/DW], [CLR/WX], [PRESET] keys for navigation and functions.

RF Exposure Safety Statement

Safety Information and Compliance

Guidelines for safe transmitter use and FCC compliance.

FCC and Canada Radio License Information

Licensing Requirements and Data

Details on ship station licenses and FCC/Industry Canada data.

FCC Notice

Interference and Compliance

FCC compliance statement and measures to prevent interference.

About This Radio

VHF Marine Band and Emergency Use

Information on VHF frequencies and Channel 16 for emergencies.

Calling Other Vessels

Procedures for hailing and communicating with other boats.

Getting Started

Radio Care and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the transceiver.

Battery and Charging Procedures

How to charge, safety, and manage batteries.

Controls and Switches

DSC and Keypad Operations

DISTRESS key and keypad functions.

Menu and Function Key Operations

Keys for menu navigation, scanning, and presets.

Basic Operation

Prohibited Communications and Setup

FCC transmission rules and initial radio setup.

Receiving and Transmitting Signals

Steps for listening to signals and making transmissions.

Transmission Timer and Display Setup

TOT feature and customizing display modes.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Introduction and MMSI Assignment

Overview of DSC and obtaining an MMSI.

User MMSI Programming

Steps to program the Maritime Mobile Service Identity number.

DSC Distress Alert Transmission

Procedure for transmitting DSC distress alerts.

Transmitting Distress Alerts with Nature

Sending distress alerts with categories like Fire or MOB.

Canceling and Receiving Distress Alerts

Sending cancellation messages and handling incoming alerts.

Position Request Overview and Reply Setup

Understanding position requests and setting reply modes.

DSC Transmission Test

Procedure to test DSC functionality with another radio.

Radio Setup

Display Mode Configuration

Setting display modes, dimmer, contrast, and illumination.

DSC Setup Menu

Individual Call Setup Options

Settings for directories, replies, ringers, and MMSI.

Group and Position Call Setup

Settings for group calls, position replies, and geographic calls.

Maintenance

Factory Service and Troubleshooting

Contact for service and a chart for problem resolution.

Specifications

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