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HX370E

HX370E

VHF/FM Marine

Handheld Transceiver

Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for HX370E

Page 1: ...HX370E HX370E VHF FM Marine Handheld Transceiver Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...afety Statement SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit ter When the Push to Talk PTT button is pushed the transceiver sends out radio frequency RF signals In August 1996 the Federal Communica tions Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless devices This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor no...

Page 3: ...ugh objects such as buildings hills or trees Actual transmission range de pends much more on antenna type gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter The approximate distance a portable 5W radio may communicate is about 5 miles in if there are no obstructions build ings hills etc restricting line of sight transmission ABOUT LMR CHANNELS The HX370E is capable of PC programming 40 LM...

Page 4: ...provides LMR Land Mobile Radio transceiver operation The transceiver includes the following features Memory Scanning Program mable Priority Scanning Battery Saver easy to read large LCD display EEPROM memory back up Battery Life displayed on LCD The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output and has the selection of 2 5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life The...

Page 5: ...TIONS CMP460 Noise canceling Waterproof Speaker Microphone MH 57A4B Mini Speaker Microphone Except for IS version VC 24 VOX Headset Except for IS version VC 27 Earpiece Microphone Except for IS version CT 32 Clone Cable FVP 31 Voice Scrambler CD 26 Charger Cradle FBA 25A Alkaline Battery Case Except for IS version FNB 83 7 2 V 1400 mAh Ni MH Battery Pack E DC 19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Light...

Page 6: ... battery The NC 88 E DC 6 and E DC 19A will charge a completely discharged FNB 83 FNB V57IS battery pack in about 10 hours 3 2 BATTERY REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 To remove open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the trans ceiver then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver 3 To install insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of t...

Page 7: ...xcess of 24 hours Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni MH battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life H If using a charger other than the NC 88 CD 26 or if using a battery pack other than the FNB 83 FNB V57IS follow the appropriate instructions provided with the charger battery Contact your Dealer if you have any doubts about the appropriateness of the particular charger or battery...

Page 8: ...possible to melt battery components Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips keys tools etc When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver the termi nals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed DO NOT INCINERATE Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and or ...

Page 9: ...NTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver For detailed oper ating instructions refer to section 5 of this manual Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the following controls indicators and connections Page 7 ...

Page 10: ...reshold Further adjustment of the squelch control will de grade the reception of wanted transmissions BUSY TX INDICATOR This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting When the Emergency feature is activated this indicator blinks the inter nationally recognized Morse Code S O S message UP KEY Used to select a desired channel Each press increases the channel num...

Page 11: ...displayed channel functions except the H L PTT and SQL keys so that they are not accidentally changed The key lock symbol will appear to indicate that the functions are locked Hold down until the key lock symbol disappears to unlock the ra dio SCAN KEY Starts scanning and Priority scanning of programmed channels When scanning press and hold this key to turn on and off Priority scan P is shown on t...

Page 12: ...ator channel USA INTL CAN Indicator Denotes the band of operation for the particular channel USA indicates the USA band CAN indicates the Canadian band and INTL indicates the International band Indicators indicates High power 5 Watts indicates Medium power 2 5 Watts and is for Low power 1 Watt Blank in this location indicates a re ceive only channel P Indicator Ch16 Priority Scan is activated DW I...

Page 13: ... icon appears it is recommended that you charge the battery soon No Icon Enough battery power Lower battery power Nearing depletion Blinking Prepare to charge the battery NOTE The battery indicator should be used only as a guide in charging the FNB 83 FNB V57IS battery KEY Lock Indicator When the symbol is shown on the LCD all keys are disabled except for the H L PTT and SQL keys ...

Page 14: ...he Quick Draw Belt Clip 1 Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX370E with the notch point ing directly up using the supplied screw Figure 6 a Use only the screw included with the clip to mount the clip to the back of the transceiver 2 Clip the Quick Draw Belt Clip to your belt Figure 6 b 3 To install the HX370E into the Quick Draw Belt Clip align the hanger with the Quick Draw Belt Clip and slid...

Page 15: ...er level weak signals may not be received 6 To change channels press the or key 7 The LCD and keypad are illuminated for 5 seconds when any key is pressed The lamp automatically turns off in 5 seconds 8 To lock the channel so that it is not accidentally changed hold down the H L key for about one second This locks the and buttons and all the front panel controls except the H L PTT and SQL keys The...

Page 16: ...nsmit and receive simultaneously 6 Press the PTT Push To Talk switch to transmit The TX indicator is displayed during transmission 7 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone Hold the microphone about to 1 inch away from your mouth 8 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch 5 4 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT The HX370E is capable of PC programming TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT by a d...

Page 17: ...sing the or key 2 Press the MEM key to store the channel into the transceiver s scanning memory MEM will be dis played on the LCD 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned 4 To delete a channel from the transceiver s scan memory press the MEM key again while the memorized channel is displayed MEM will disap pear from the display 5 All channels programmed remain in the transceiver s...

Page 18: ...priority scanning let us say that channels 06 07 and 08 are memorized in the transceiver s scan memory Priority scanning will proceed in the following sequence CH06 Priority Channel CH07 Priority Channel CH08 Priority Channel CH06 Priority Channel 4 Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a programmed channel the transceiver will dual watch between this channel and the priorit...

Page 19: ...wer or sail color and other distinguishing marks The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute 9 End the message by saying OVER Release the microphone button and listen 10 If there is no answer repeat the above procedure If there is still no response try another channel 11 To recall the previously selected channel press the 16 9 key again 5 10 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 Channel 16 ...

Page 20: ...essel is completed end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word out Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission only at the beginning and end of the contact Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning see your Owner s Manual 5 11 OPE...

Page 21: ...hen the preset channel number will disappear and the display comes back to the normal channel display Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channels 1 8 To delete a Preset Channel hold down the PRESET key and press the or key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed then release the PRESET key 5 13 2 Operation Pressing the PRESET key toggles between Pre...

Page 22: ...the front of the HX370E as a visual distress beacon When enabled the LED blinks the internationally recognized Morse Code S O S message at a rate of 5 words per minute This can be very useful in summoning help from rescuers who may not be able to communicate with you via radio 1 Hold down the MEM key while turning the radio on to activate the emer gency S O S Strobe Once the radio comes on the BUS...

Page 23: ...ress the SQL key to save the new setting and then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation 6 To disable the Voice Scrambler select oFF in step 4 above Installation of the FVP 31 1 Make sure that the transceiver is off Remove the hard or soft case if used Remove the battery pack 2 Locate the connector for the FVP 31 under the seal in the battery compartment on the back of the transceiver ju...

Page 24: ...nsceiver while still holding down the SQL key 3 SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Setup Mode has been activated 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item to be adjusted see below 5 Press the or key select the status or value of the Menu item 6 After completing your adjustment press the SQL key to save the new setting and then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation Key ...

Page 25: ...L key 4 SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Setup Mode has been activated 5 Press the SQL key to select this Menu item CHn 6 Press the or key to select the first character letter number or symbol in the name you wish to change then press the MEM key to move to the next character 7 Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag up to 12 characters 8 After completin...

Page 26: ... Values ON OFF Default ON 5 17 7 SCn SCAN DISPLAY Function Select the display mode while scanning Available Values nor Normal SPL Special Default nor Normal nor Normal The channel number changes when scanning SPL Special The channel number only changes when the radio receives a transmission This lets you see the last channel on which someone called Page 24 Key Continue Off 5 17 8 SCr VOICE SCRAMBL...

Page 27: ...es not matter CLn will appear on the display on both transceivers 4 On the Destination transceiver press the PRESET key Cr will appear on the LCD 5 Press the 16 9 key on the Source transceiver CS will appear on the Source radio and the data will now be transferred 6 If there is a problem during the cloning process CEr will displayed Check your cable connections and battery voltage and try again 7 ...

Page 28: ...y does not eliminate back ground noise Cannot change any function Key Lock does not function Indicator does not light when charg ing a battery PROBABLE CAUSE N o c h a n n e l s memorized Squelch is not ad justed Proper operation not followed Low battery Key Lock is on Proper operation not followed Defective battery FNB 83 V57IS or corroded contacts o n b a t t e r y o r charger REMEDY Use the MEM...

Page 29: ...ions Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others Alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U I C setting 3 Bridge to Bridge channels for example Channel 13 are for use by bridge operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communi cating wit...

Page 30: ...ercial VTS in selected areas 12 X X X S 156 600 Port operation VTS in selected areas 13 X X X S 156 650 Inter ship Navigation Safety Bridge to bridge 14 X X X S 156 700 Port operation VTS in selected areas 15 X S 156 750 Environmental Receive only 15 X X S 156 750 Commercial non commercial ship movement 1 W 16 X X X S 156 800 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 X X X S 156 850 State Contr...

Page 31: ... Fishing 65 X D 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65A X X S 156 275 Port Opeations 66 X D 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 66A X X S 156 325 Port Operations US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge communi 67 X X X S 156 375 cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship only Canada Commercial fishing ...

Page 32: ...adian Coast Guard Only 83 X X D 157 175 161 775 Canadian Coast Guard Only 83A X X S 157 175 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 83 X X D 157 175 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84 X X X D 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 X X X D 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 X X X D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 X...

Page 33: ...ly 80A 157 025 157 025 Do 6714 156 375 Internship only Distress Safety and Calling 16 156 800 156 800 EPRIB Intership Safety 06 156 300 a Intership or b For SAR Ship and aircraft for the U S Coast Guard Environmental 1513 156 750 Coast to ship only Maritime Control 179 10 156 850 156 850 Liaison U S Coast Guard 22A11 157 100 157 100 Ship aircraft and coast stations of the U S Coast Guard and at La...

Page 34: ...t and docking of ships Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt 5 156 375 MHz and 156 650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational communications These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast station...

Page 35: ...ons are permitted Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156 800 MHz until the interference problem is resolved 11 The frequency 157 100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exer cises by state or local government in conjunction with U S Coast Guard stations Prior U S Coast Guard approval is required Use must ce...

Page 36: ... x 30 5 mm Weight Approx 380 g with FNB 83 8 2 Transmitter RF output power 5 W 2 5 W 1 W 7 2 V Modulation Type Variable Reactance Max deviation 5 kHz Wide 2 5 kHz Narrow Conducted Spurious emissions 0 25 µW 36 dBm FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Microphone impedance 2 k Ohm 8 3 Receiver ETS300 086 Circuit type Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies 1st 21 7 MHz 2nd 450 kHz Sensitivity 0...

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