Standard Horizon HX280S, Owner'S Manual

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HX280S Page 18
6. BASIC OPERATION
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
y False distress or emergency messages:
y
Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
y Messages to or from a vessel on land;
y
Transmission while on land;
y Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).
6.2 INITIAL SETUP
1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “ 4.2.2 BATTERY
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL ”).
2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the an-
tenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is
snug. Do not over-tighten.
6.3 RECEPTION
1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on.
2. Press the [ SQL
] key to activate the squelch adjusting
mode (The “ SQL ” indicator will blink). Press the [ T
] key
until the “ ” indicator will appear on the display,
then press the [ SQL
] key again.
3. Turn up the VOL knob until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a
comfortable level.
4. Press the [ SQL
] key, then press the [
S
] key until the
random noise disappears. This state is known as the
“Squelch Threshold”.
5. Press the [
T ] or [ S ] key to select the desired channel.
Refer to the channel chart on page 33 for available chan-
nels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to the
desired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD
is displayed indicating that the channel is being used.