Standard Horizon HX870 User Manual

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HX870
6 Watt VHF/FM
Floating Class D DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS
Owner’s Manual

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)

Summary

Quick Reference Guide

About This Radio

Prohibited Communications

Distress and Hailing (Channel 16)

Procedure for making distress calls on Channel 16.

Getting Started

Batteries and Chargers

Information on charging the radio's battery pack and battery safety.

Rechargeable Battery Installation/Removal

Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle

Basic Operation

Turning On and Off the Transceiver

Reception

Transmission

Procedure for transmitting voice messages using the PTT button.

Scanning Features

Multi Watch (To Priority Channel)

Scanning

Overview of the scanning function.

Selecting the Scan Type

Scan Memory and Preset Channels

Programming Scan Memory

Memory Scanning (M-SCAN)

Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)

Instant Access and Special Operations

Preset Channels: Instant Access

Programming Preset Channels

Operation of Preset Channels

GPS Operation

Displaying Position Information

Checking GPS Status

GPS Logger Operation

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Explanation of MMSI and how to obtain an assignment.

Programming the MMSI

Step-by-step guide to programming the MMSI number into the radio.

DSC Distress Calls

Transmitting a DSC Distress Call

How to send a DSC distress call with GPS position.

Transmitting DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress

How to specify the nature of distress in a DSC alert.

Transmitting DSC Distress Alert by Manually Inputting Location and Time

How to manually input location and time for a distress call.

Pausing a DSC Distress Call

Canceling a DSC Distress Call

Receiving a DSC Distress Call

How the radio handles incoming DSC distress calls.

All Ships Calls

All Ships Call Overview

Function allows contact with DSC vessels without MMSI in directory.

Transmitting an All Ships Call

How to transmit an All Ships call with Urgency or Safety designation.

Receiving an All Ships Call

How the radio handles incoming All Ships calls.

Individual Calls

Individual Call Overview

Allows contacting other vessels and switching to a communications channel.

Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory

How to program vessel names and MMSI numbers for calls.

Setting up the Individual Call Reply

Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment

Transmitting an Individual Call

How to initiate an individual call using the stored directory.

Individual Call Procedures

Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI

How to make an individual call by manually entering the MMSI.

Receiving an Individual Call (Automatic Reply)

Receiving an Individual Call (Manual Reply)

Group Calls

Group Call Overview

Function allows contact with a group of vessels using group call.

Setting up a Group Call

How to program group MMSI numbers for group communication.

Transmitting a Group Call

How to make a group call using the stored group directory.

Group Call Procedures

Group Call by Manually Entering an MMSI

How to make a group call by manually entering the group MMSI.

Receiving a Group Call

How the radio handles incoming group calls.

Position Requests

Position Request Overview

Feature to poll location of another vessel and display position.

Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel

How to request another vessel's position.

Position Request using the Individual/Position Directory

How to request position using the stored directory.

Position Request Procedures

Position Request by Manually Entering an MMSI

How to request position by manually entering MMSI.

Receiving a Position Request

How the radio handles incoming position requests.

Manual Input of Position Information

Position Reports

Position Report Overview

Feature to send your position to another vessel.

Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call

How to send your position report to another vessel.

DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering an MMSI

How to send a position report by manually entering MMSI.

Receiving a DSC Position Report Call

How the radio receives and displays position reports.

Navigating to the Reported Position

How to navigate to a vessel's reported position using the compass.

Polling Calls

Polling Call Overview

Feature to track another vessel.

Transmitting a Polling Call to a Vessel

How to poll another vessel to track its location.

Polling Call by Manually Entering an MMSI

How to poll a vessel by manually entering its MMSI.

Receiving a Polling Call

How the radio handles incoming polling calls.

Auto Position Polling

Setting up the Polling Operation

How to set up automatic position polling for selected vessels.

Setting up the Polling Time Interval

Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled

How to choose vessels from the directory for auto polling.

Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling

DSC Test Functions

DSC Test Overview

Function to verify DSC functions are operating correctly.

Transmitting a DSC Test to Another Vessel

How to transmit a DSC test call to verify functions.

DSC Test Call by Manually Entering an MMSI

How to perform a DSC test by manually entering MMSI.

Receiving a DSC Test Call

How the radio handles incoming DSC test calls.

DSC Log Operations

DSC Log Overview

Logs transmitted and received DSC calls for review.

Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call

How to view and resend transmitted calls from the DSC log.

Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call

How to review details of logged DSC distress calls.

Reviewing Other Logged Calls

Deleting Logged Calls from the DSC Log Directory

DSC Loop Back Operation

DSC Loop Back Test

How to perform a self-test of the DSC functions.

Navigation

Waypoint Operation

Overview of waypoint management and navigation.

Starting and Stopping Navigation

How to start and stop navigation to a waypoint.

Waypoint Management

Navigation by Manually Entering a Waypoint

How to navigate to a waypoint by manually entering its details.

Setting Up Waypoint Directory

How to mark and save the current vessel position as a waypoint.

Adding a Waypoint

How to add a new waypoint to the directory.

Editing a Waypoint

How to modify existing waypoint details.

Deleting a Waypoint

Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint

Routing Operations

Routing Operation Overview

Allows setting 1 to 15 waypoints along a route.

Setting Up Routing Directory

How to add a new route by programming waypoints.

Editing a Route

How to modify an existing route.

Deleting a Route

Starting and Stopping Route Navigation

How to start and stop navigation along a programmed route.

Route Navigation and Settings

Changing the Destination

Selecting Automatic or Manual Routing

Group Monitor (GM) Operation

GM Operation Overview

Uses DSC Group call and Auto Position Polling to display group members' locations.

Setting Up GM Operation

How to store group MMSI numbers and members for Group Monitor.

Setting Up the Polling Time Interval

Enabling/Disabling Transmission during GM Operation

Starting GM Operation

How to start and monitor a Group Monitor session.

GM Operation - Group Member Calls and Navigation

Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member

How to send a DSC call to a specific member within a GM group.

Starting Navigation to a Group Member

How to navigate to a selected group member's location.

Strobe LED and Soft Keys

Soft Key Assignment

How to assign functions to the programmable soft keys.

Sub Channel and Channel Name Setup

Sub Channel Assignment

Channel Name Customization

Noise Cancellation and VOX Operation

Noise Cancellation

VOX Operation

Enabling the VOX Operation

DSC Setup Options

Individual Directory

Storing vessel/person names and MMSI for individual calls.

Individual Reply Settings

Individual Acknowledgment

Group Directory Setup

Storing group MMSI numbers for group communication.

DSC Auto Polling and Timers

Auto Position Polling Setup

Auto Position Interval

Channel Switch Timer

GPS Setup Options

GPS On/Off Control

Power Save Mode for GPS

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance Precautions

Replacement Parts

Factory Service Information

Troubleshooting Chart

Common symptoms, probable causes, and remedies for radio issues.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Connecting to PC and Specifications

Connecting a USB Data Terminal to PC

General Specifications

RF Exposure Safety Statement

Safety Information and Guidelines

Safety guidelines for operating the transceiver to comply with RF exposure rules.

FCC Compliance Notices

FCC Compliance and Interference