Standard Horizon HX870 User Manual

Name: Standard Horizon HX870
Brand: Standard Horizon
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HX870

6 Watt VHF/FM

Floating Class D DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS

Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Quick Reference Guide4
Introduction5
- Radio Care5
1 General Information6
2 Packing List6
3 Optional Accessories7
4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION (in USA or Canada Only)8
5 About this Radio9
- Prohibited Communications9
- About Vhf Radio9
- Distress and Hailing (Channel 16)9
- Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 or 9)10
- Making Telephone Calls11
- Bridge Channels 13 and 6711
- Automated Radio Check Service12
6 Getting Started13
- Batteries and Chargers13
- Belt Clip Installation / Removal18
- Attaching an Antenna18
- Checking Gps Signal (Gps Status Display)19
- Changing the Gps Time20
- Changing the Time Location21
- Changing the Time Format21
7 Controls and Indicators22
8 Basic Operation25
- Turning on and off the Transceiver25
- Reception25
- Transmission25
  - Transmit Power26
- Transmit Time-Out Timer (Tot)26
- Simplex/Duplex Channel Use27
- Usa, International, and Canada Mode27
- Noaa Weather Channels27
  - NOAA Weather Alert28
  - NOAA Weather Alert Testing28
- Multi Watch (to Priority Channel)29
  - Setting up the Multi Watch Operation29
  - Starting the Dual Watch29
- Scanning30
- Preset Channels: Instant Access32
- Mob Operation34
- Vox Operation34
- Operation Menu35
9 Gps Operation36
- Displaying Position Information36
  - GPS Information Compass Display36
  - GPS Information Numerical Display36
- Checking Gps Status37
- Gps Logger Operation37
10 Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)38
- General38
- Maritime Mobile Service Identity (Mmsi)38
  - What Is an MMSI38
  - Programming the MMSI39
- Dsc Distress Call40
  - Transmitting a DSC Distress Call40
  - Receiving a DSC Distress Call42
- All Ships Call44
  - Transmitting an All Ships Call44
  - Receiving an All Ships Call45
- Individual Call46
- Group Call53
- Position Request59
- Position Report63
- Polling Call68
  - Transmitting a Polling Call to a Vessel68
  - Receiving a Polling Call69
- Auto Pos Polling70
- Dsc Test73
- Dsc Log Operation75
- Dsc Loop Back Operation78
11 Navigation79
- Waypoint Operation79
- Routing Operation86
12 Gm Operation90
- Setting up Gm Operation90
- GM Operation92
  - Starting Gm Operation92
    - Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member93
    - Starting Navigation to a Group Member93
13 Configuration Setup94
- Dimmer Adjustment94
- Lamp94
- Display Contrast95
- Key Beep95
- Battery Saver96
- Strobe Led96
  - Emergency LED96
  - Water Hazard LED97
- Soft Keys98
  - Key Assignment98
  - Key Timer99
- Reset99
- Summary of the Configuration Setup100
14 Channel Function Setup101
- Channel Group101
- Weather Alert101
- Scan Memory101
- Scan Type101
- Scan Resume102
- Watch Type102
- Priority Channel102
- Sub Channel103
- Channel Name104
- Noise Cancellation105
- Vox Operation105
- Audio Filter Operation107
- Summary of the Cannel Function Setup108
15 Dsc Setup109
- Individual Directory109
- Individual Reply109
- Individual Acknowledgment109
- Individual Ringer109
- Group Directory109
- Auto Pos Polling110
- Auto Pos Interval110
- Channel Switch Timer110
- No Act (Action) Timer111
- Wait Time for Position Fix111
- Dsc Beep112
- Summary of the Dsc Setup Menu112
16 Gps Setup113
- Gps On/Off113
- Power Save113
- Display Direction114
- Location Format115
- Time Offset115
- Time Area115
- Time Format115
- Units of Measure116
- Pinning116
- SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System)117
- Output Sentences117
- Logger Interval118
- Log Erase118
- Summary of the Gps Setup119
17 Maintenance120
- Replacement Parts120
- Factory Service121
- Troubleshooting Chart121
  - Channel Assignments122
  - Vhf Marine Channel Chart125
18 Channel Assignments128
19 Warranty128
- Connecting a Usb Data Terminal to the Pc131
20 Connecting a Usb Data Terminal to the Pc132
21 Specifications132
- General132
- Transmitter132
- RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC)133
- Gps133
- Nmea Output133
  - Fcc Radio License Information134
22 Fcc Radio License Information134
- Station License134
- Radio Call Sign134
- Canadian Ship Station Licensing134
- Fcc / Industry Canada Information134
  - Rf Exposure Safety Statement135
  - Safety Information135
23 Rf Exposure Safety Statement136
- Fcc Notice136

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Questions and Answers:

D
Denise FowlerJul 25, 2025
What to do if the charge indicator does not appear on my Standard Horizon Transceiver when charging?
- Y
  Yvonne LevyJul 25, 2025
  If the charge indicator doesn't appear when charging your Standard Horizon Transceiver, it could be due to a few reasons. First, ensure the transceiver is correctly placed on the SBH-12 Charger Cradle. Second, check that the SBH-12 Charger Cradle is receiving power by connecting the SAD-11B or E-DC-19A for AC/DC power. Finally, the SBR-13LI battery might be defective.

Standard Horizon HX870 Specifications

General

DSC (Digital Selective Calling)	Yes
Floatation	Yes
Type	Marine VHF Transceiver
Channels	USA, International, and Canadian Channels
Output Power	6W / 1W
Battery	Lithium-ion
Waterproof Rating	IPX8
GPS	Yes
Battery Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Life	Approximately 12 hours (5:5:90 duty cycle)