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HX890 HX890E 6 Watt VHF/FM Floating Class H DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE.....................................................................................4 11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL........................................................................44 1. GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................5 11.4.1 Receiving an All Ships Call.............................................45 1.1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................5 11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL......................................................................46 1.2 RADIO CARE................................................................................5 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual Call Directory...........................46 2. PACKING LIST........................................................................................6 11.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply................................47 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................7 11.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment.................47 4. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION..................................................8 11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call........................................48 5. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES....................................................................9 11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call............................................50 6. ABOUT THIS RADIO.............................................................................10 11.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer...............................51 6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS (in USA or Canada only)....10 11.6 GROUP CALL.............................................................................52 6.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO...................................................................10 11.6.1 Setting up a Group Call...................................................52 6.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16).................................10 11.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call...............................................54 6.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)................11 11.6.3 Receiving a Group Call...................................................55 6.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS...................................................12 11.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer....................................56 6.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67...............................................12 11.7 POSITION REQUEST................................................................57 6.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE (in the USA only).......12 11.7.1 Receiving a Position Request.........................................57 6.8 NOTES TO ASSURE WATERPROOF INTEGRITY....................14 11.7.2 Manual Input of Position Information...............................58 7. GETTING STARTED.............................................................................15 11.7.3 Setting up Position Reply................................................58 7.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS..................................................15 11.7.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer.............................59 7.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL....................................20 11.8 POSITION REPORT...................................................................60 7.3 ATTACHING AN ANTENNA........................................................20 11.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call........................60 7.4 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY).................21 11.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call............................61 7.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME......................................................22 11.8.3 Navigating to the Reported Position................................62 7.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION............................................22 11.8.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint.................62 7.7 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT...............................................22 11.8.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer................................63 8. CONTROLS AND SWITCHES..............................................................23 11.9 AUTO POS POLLING.................................................................63 9. BASIC OPERATION..............................................................................26 11.9.1 Setting up the Polling Operation.....................................63 9.1 TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF..........................26 11.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval.................................63 9.2 RECEPTION...............................................................................26 11.9.3 Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled..................64 9.3 TRANSMISSION.........................................................................26 11.9.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling..............................64 9.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT).........................................27 11.10 DSC TEST..................................................................................65 9.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE...........................................28 11.11 DSC LOG OPERATION..............................................................67 9.6 SELECTING THE CHANNEL GROUP.......................................28 11.12 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION.................................................69 9.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (in USA and Canada only)........28 12. NAVIGATION.........................................................................................70 9.8 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)...............................30 12.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION...........................................................70 9.9 SCANNING.................................................................................31 12.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation...................................70 9.10 Listening to the FM Radio...........................................................33 12.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory........................................71 9.10.1 FM broadcast Frequency sweep operation.....................33 12.1.3 Selecting the Display Range...........................................74 9.10.2 Store the FM frequency..................................................33 12.1.4 Selecting the Arrival Range.............................................74 9.10.3 Memory Frequency Recall..............................................33 12.2 ROUTING OPERATION.............................................................74 9.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS................................34 12.2.1 Setting Up Routing Directory..........................................75 9.11.1 Programming...................................................................34 12.2.2 Starting and Stopping Route Navigation.........................76 9.11.2 Operation........................................................................34 12.2.3 Changing the Destination................................................77 9.11.3 Deletion...........................................................................35 12.2.4 Selecting Automatic or Manual Routing..........................77 9.12 MOB OPERATION......................................................................35 13. GM OPERATION...................................................................................78 9.13 VOX OPERATION......................................................................35 13.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION..................................................78 9.14 VOICE SCRAMBLER.................................................................36 13.1.1 Setting Up Group Directory.............................................78 9.15 OPERATION MENU...................................................................36 13.1.2 Setting Up the Polling Time Interval................................79 10. GPS OPERATION.................................................................................37 13.1.3 Enabling/Disabling Transmission during GM Operation..79 10.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION...................................37 13.2 STARTING GM OPERATION.....................................................80 10.1.1 GPS Information Compass Display................................37 13.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member.................80 10.1.2 GPS Information Numerical Display...............................37 13.2.2 Starting Navigation to a Group Member.........................80 10.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS..........................................................37 14. CONFIGURATION SETUP....................................................................81 10.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION......................................................38 14.1 DISPLAY MODE.........................................................................81 11. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)................................................39 14.2 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT............................................................81 11.1 GENERAL...................................................................................39 14.3 LAMP..........................................................................................81 11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI).....................39 14.4 DISPLAY CONTRAST................................................................82 11.2.1 What is an MMSI?...........................................................39 14.5 KEY BEEP..................................................................................82 11.2.2 Programming the MMSI..................................................40 14.6 BATTERY SAVER.......................................................................82 11.3 DSC DISTRESS Alert.................................................................41 14.7 STROBE LED.............................................................................83 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert...................................41 14.7.1 Emergency LED..............................................................83 11.3.2 Receiving the Distress Alert............................................43 14.7.2 Water Hazard LED..........................................................83 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS 14.8 SOFT KEYS................................................................................84 20.2 HX890E (EXP Version).............................................................107 14.8.1 Key Assignment..............................................................84 21. SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................109 14.8.2 Key Timer........................................................................85 21.1 GENERAL.................................................................................109 14.9 RESET........................................................................................85 21.2 TRANSMITTER........................................................................109 14.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP........................85 21.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC)...............................................109 15. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP.............................................................86 21.4 GPS..........................................................................................110 15.1 CHANNEL GROUP.....................................................................86 21.5 FM BROADCAST RECEIVER..................................................110 15.2 WEATHER ALERT (in USA and Canada only)...........................86 22. CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC....................... 111 15.3 SCAN MEMORY.........................................................................86 23. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION..................... 112 15.4 SCAN TYPE................................................................................86 23.1 STATION LICENSE..................................................................112 15.5 SCAN RESUME..........................................................................86 23.2 RADIO CALL SIGN...................................................................112 15.6 WATCH TYPE.............................................................................87 23.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING..................................112 15.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL.................................................................87 23.4 FCC / ISED INFORMATION.....................................................112 15.8 SUB CHANNEL..........................................................................87 24. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT..............................................113 15.9 CHANNEL NAME.......................................................................87 24.1 SAFETY INFORMATION....................................... 113 15.10 NOISE CANCELLATION............................................................88 24.2 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE................................ 113 15.11 SCRAMBLER SETUP.................................................................89 25. FCC NOTICE.......................................................................................114 15.12 VOX OPERATION......................................................................90 STANDARD HORIZON Limited Warranty................................................116 15.13 AUDIO FILTER OPERATION.....................................................91 15.14 SUMMARY OF THE CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP.................91 16. DSC SETUP...........................................................................................92 16.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY..........................................................92 16.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY...................................................................92 16.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT...........................................92 16.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER.................................................................92 16.5 GROUP DIRECTORY.................................................................92 16.6 POSITION REPLY......................................................................92 16.7 AUTO POS POLLING.................................................................93 16.8 AUTO POS INTERVAL...............................................................93 16.9 CHANNEL SWITCH TIMER........................................................93 16.10 NO ACT (ACTION) TIMER.........................................................93 16.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX................................................94 16.12 DSC BEEP..................................................................................94 16.13 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU..................................94 17. GPS SETUP...........................................................................................95 17.1 GPS ON/OFF..............................................................................95 17.2 POWER SAVE............................................................................95 17.3 DISPLAY DIRECTION................................................................96 17.4 LOCATION FORMAT..................................................................96 17.5 TIME OFFSET............................................................................96 17.6 TIME AREA.................................................................................97 17.7 TIME FORMAT...........................................................................97 17.8 UNITS OF MEASURE................................................................97 17.9 PINNING.....................................................................................97 17.10 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System)...........................98 17.11 OUTPUT SENTENCES..............................................................98 17.12 LOGGER INTERVAL..................................................................98 17.13 LOG ERASE...............................................................................99 17.14 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP..............................................99 18. ATIS SETUP (HX890E only).................................................................99 18.1 ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING..................................................100 18.2 ATIS CH GROUP......................................................................100 19. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................101 19.1 GENERAL.................................................................................101 19.2 FACTORY SERVICE................................................................101 19.3 Reset the USER MMSI and ATIS CODE..................................101 19.3.1 To request the Reset Code...........................................101 19.3.2 Checking the Request code..........................................102 19.3.3 Resetting the USER MMSI and ATIS codes.................102 19.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.................................................103 20. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS.........................................104 20.1 HX890 (USA Version)...............................................................104 3

QUICK REFERENCE           The HX890 is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system. Basic operation may be accomplished by following the procedures below:  : Press and hold to turn the transceiver ON/OFF.  PTT (Push-To-Talk): Activates the transmitter when pressed.  SQL: Press to display the SQL level setting screen, then press the CH▲ key to squelch the audio or press the CH▼ to un-squelch the radio.  MIC: Speak slowly and clearly into the MIC aperture, having it about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 to 2.5 cm) away from your mouth while pressing the PTT key.  ◄/►: Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right or left.  CLR: Press to cancel a function or menu selection.  MENU/SET: Press to access MENU; Press and hold to enter the SETUP menu.  DISTRESS: Activates a DSC Distress Alert. Lift the red cover, press the DISTRESS once, then press and hold until the radio alarms.  Soft keys: These three programmable keys can be customized through the setup menu mode. Pressing one of these keys briefly will display the key functions at the bottom of the screen.  Strobe Light: Pressing the [STROBE] soft key , blinks the internationally- recognized Morse Code “S.O.S” message. CH▼/CH▲: Press to change the operating channel. : Press and hold to lock and unlock the keypad. 16/S: Press to recall channel 16. Press and hold to recall the sub channel. VOL−/VOL+: Press to adjust the speaker audio volume. 4

1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HX890! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of envi- ronments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product sold. The HX890 Portable Marine transceiver is designed to be used in USA, Inter- national, and Canadian Marine bands. The HX890 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt, 2.5 watts or 6 watts (5 watts)*. The HX890 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class H operation. Class H operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The HX890 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/S key. NOAA weather channel can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] soft key (in USA and Canada only). With the internal high-performance 66 Channel GPS receiver, WAAS and QZSS satellites can be received. We appreciate your purchase of the HX890, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX890. *(5-Watt TX required in some countries) 1.2 RADIO CARE Before using the radio: 1. It is recommended to fully charge the battery. See section “7.1.4 Using the SBH-32 Charger Cradle” for details. 2. Be sure that the speaker microphone cap, antenna and battery are in place and firmly tightened. 3. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped, a close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets are in adequate condition. NOTE To keep the LCD, keypad and speaker grill clean and in top operating condition after exposure to water: Clean the radio with fresh water after exposure to salt water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thoroughly dry all parts of the radio. 5

2. PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:  HX890 Transceiver  CAT460 Antenna*1  SBR-13LI 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack  SBH-32 Charger Cradle  SAD-25*2 AC adaptor for SBH-32  E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for SBH-32  SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case for AAA x 5  Clip-22 Belt Clip  YS-05-01 Hand Strap  T9101648 USB Cable  Owner’s Manual *1(Antenna gain: -1.5dBi, Impedance: 50 ohm) *2(Depending on the transceiver version) 6

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the safety precautions, and use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws. Types and meanings of the marks This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, DANGER could result in death or serious injury. This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage. Types and meanings of symbols These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this product safely. For example: indicates that the product should not be disassembled. These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. For example: indicates that the power plug should be disconnected. DANGER Do not operate the device when flammable Do not touch any material leaking from the gas is generated. battery pack with bare hands. Doing so may result in fire and explosion. The chemical that has stuck to your skin or en- tered your eye can cause chemical burns. In such Do not transmit with this device in a crowded a case, consult the doctor immediately. place for the safety of persons using a medi- cal device such as a cardiac pacemaker. Do not solder or short-circuit the terminals of The radio wave emitted from this product can the battery pack. cause the medical device to malfunction and re- A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition sult in an accident. may result. Do not carry the battery pack together with a Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid necklace, hairpin, or small metal objects. A short display with your bare hands. circuit can result. There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets into the eyes. In this case, seek medical treatment immediately. WARNING Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other Never touch the antenna during transmission. than the specified power supply voltage. This may result in injury, electric shock and equip- A fire, electric shock, or damage may result. ment failure. Do not make very long transmissions. Do not handle the battery pack or charger with The main body of the transceiver may overheat, wet hands. Do not insert or remove the power resulting component failure or operator burns. plug with wet hands. An injury, leak, fire, or failure may result. Do not disassemble or make any alteration to this product. When transmitting, keep the transceiver An injury, electric shock, or failure may result. at least 25.0 mm (1 inch) away from If smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the your face. main body, battery pack, or battery charger, Use only the supplied antenna. Do not immediately turn the transceiver off; remove use modified or damaged antennas. the battery pack. A fire, chemical leak, overheating, component damage, ignition, or failure may result. Please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product. 7

CAUTION Do not place the transceiver on an unsteady If the transceiver will not be used for an extended or sloping surface, or in a location with ex- period, turn it OFF and remove the battery pack treme vibration. for safety. The transceiver may fall or drop, resulting in fire, injury and equipment damage. Do not throw the transceiver, or subject it to Stay as far away from the antenna as possible strong impact forces. during transmission. Physical abuse may result in component damage Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation and equipment failure. may have a negative effect on the human body. Keep magnetic cards and videotapes away Do not dangle or throw the transceiver by from the transceiver. holding its antenna. The data recorded on cash cards or videotapes This may injure others and may also result in may be erased. damage and failure of the transceiver. Do not use the transceiver in a crowded place. Do not wipe the case using thinner and ben- The antenna may strike others and result in an zene etc. injury. Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe stains from the case. Install the hand strap and belt clip securely. Improper installation may cause the transceiver to Keep this product out of the reach of children. fall or drop, resulting in an injury or damage. Injury to the child, or damage to the transceiver may result. Before discarding a depleted battery pack, affix tape or insulating covering to its terminals. Do not use any products other than the speci- fied options and accessories. Failure or miss operation may result. 4. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the HX890 Marine VHF. NOTE: visiting the STANDARD HORIZON website from time to time may be beneficial. When new products are released, information will appear on the website. 8

5. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MH-73A4B ...............................................Submersible Speaker/Microphone MH-57A4B ............................................................ Mini Speaker/Microphone SSM-14A ............... Submersible Speaker/Microphone with Earphone Jack SEP-10 .................................................................... Earphone for SSM-14A SSM-64A ................................................................................ VOX Headset SSM-55A .................................................................... Earpiece/Microphone CN-3 ........................................................ Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter SBR-13 LI ............................................. 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack SBT-13 ................................................Alkaline Battery Case (AAA x 5 pcs) SBH-32 ................................................................................ Charger Cradle E-DC-19A .................................DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug SAD-25*1 ..........................................................AC Adaptor for the SBH-32 E-DC-6 .......................................................... DC Cable; plug and wire only *1(Depending on the transceiver version) NOTE Charge the battery before operating the HX890 for the first time. Please see section ““7.1.4 Using the SBH-32 Charger Cradle”” for details.           9

6. ABOUT THIS RADIO 6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS (in USA or Canada only) The FCC prohibits the following communications: • False distress or emergency messages: • Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests; • Messages to or from a vessel on land; • Transmission while on land; • Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000). 6.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles (25 km), for a portable 6W (5W)* radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles (8 km) in “line of sight”. The user of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe fine if the radio is used on land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or propagation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a water- way. If this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute to a collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments refer to page 122 section 18. *(5W TX required in some countries) 6.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure: 1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name). 2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name). 3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry. 4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.). 5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.). 6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. 10

7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel. 8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute. 9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT button and listen. 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel. NOTE The HX890 has the DSC Distress Alert, that can transmit a Distress Alert digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “11. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)”. 6.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel. However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel. It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Call- ing should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact. When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, press the PTT button and state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign) then release the PTT button. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button and saying “go to”, the number of the other channel, say “over” and release the PTT button. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT button. When all commu- nication with the other vessel 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 11

radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. 6.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose. The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name. The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines. The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call. 6.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels. By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See Page 27 for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. 6.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE (in the USA only) In areas across the United States, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks. To use Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radio’s microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters. The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below. West Coast Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27 Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27 Northeast Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27 Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27 12

Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 28 Mid-Atlantic Sea Tow Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28 North Carolina Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 28 Florida Sea Tow Sebastian - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27 13

6.8 NOTES TO ASSURE WATERPROOF INTEGRITY CAUTION! To ensure the waterproof integrity of the HX890, please make sure to observe the precautions described below of the HX890, observe the precautions regarding waterproofing as described below. Failure to observe even one of the precautions may degrade the waterproof integrity, resulting in water intrusion into the transceiver. As a result, the transceiver will not float. To prevent water intrusion please make sure that the MIC/SP cap, Data jack cover and battery cover are properly sealed. MIC/SP cap Gasket •Use your thumb and index finger to firmly screw in the MIC/SP cap tight creating a water proof seal. •Make sure that there is no dust, dirt or crack on the jack and the rubber gasket. •Remove dust and dirt before screw- ing in the cap. Proper fit Insufficient fit DATA jack cover •Close the DATA jack cover completely. •Make sure that there is no dust, dirt or crack on the DATA jack cover. •Remove dust and dirt before closing the cover. Packing on the battery cover •Attach the battery cover so that the gasket fits into the groove, being careful not to leave a gap. •Make sure that there is no dust, dirt or crack on the gasket groove and the rubber gasket. Remove dust and dirt Proper fit Insufficient fit before attaching the battery cover. NOTE If you find any cracks on the battery cover or gasket, please contact Standard Horizon or your local dealer to purchase a replacement. 14

7. GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Waterproof and floating features of the transceiver are assured only when the battery cover is correctly attached to the transceiver, the DATA jack cover is locked completely and the MIC/SP cap is screwed in tight. Refer to the section “6.8 NOTES TO ASSURE WATERPROOF INTEGRITY”, for details on the waterproof and floating integrity. 7.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the SBH-32 Charger Cradle with the SAD-25 battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6 DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The SAD-25, E-DC-19A and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged SBR-13LI battery pack in about 3 hours. The SBR-13LI is a high-performance Li-ion battery providing high capacity in a compact package. SBR-13LI Rechargeable Battery Pack Capacity 1800 mAh Nominal Voltage 7.4 V Minimum Maximum Temperature Range °C °F °C °F Charge 5 41 35 95 Discharge –20 –4 60 140 Storage –10 14 35 95 CAUTION To avoid risk of explosion and injury, SBR-13LI battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments. 7.1.1 Battery Safety Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-ion batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following precautions: DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or 15

objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard. 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 release dangerous gases. Battery Maintenance For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:  Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments.  Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries.  Use only a STANDARD HORIZON-approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.  Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.  Keep the battery contacts clean. Battery Storage Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended. Battery Recycling DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH! LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE MANNER. The incineration, landfill disposal, or mixing of Li-ion batter- ies with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas. Return batteries to an approved Li-ion battery recycler. This may be available where the battery was purchased. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally safe collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion batteries. 16

7.1.2 Rechargeable Battery Installation/Removal 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Slide the battery cover lock switch to the “UNLOCK” position, then press “PUSH” to open the battery cover. 3. Install the SBR-13LI battery pack into the battery rest aligning it to the battery contacts until it clicks. 4. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the “LOCK” position. To remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, open the battery cover, then push and lift up the bottom end of the battery pack. NOTE The battery lock must be set to “LOCK” position to ensure water integrity and keep the battery from coming loose. 7.1.3 Battery Life Information : Full battery power. : Enough battery power. : Low battery power. : Poor battery power. Charge battery. : Charge the battery immediately. When the “ ” icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery soon. WARNING If the transceiver will be unused for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the battery before storing it. When the transceiver is stored for an extended period, recharge the battery every six months to prevent it from over-discharging. 17

7.1.4 Using the SBH-32 Charger Cradle 1. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-25 into the DC jack at the bottom of the SBH-32. Place the SAD-25 cable into either of the left or right hook in the bottom of the SBH-32 cradle.. 2. Plug the SAD-25 into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the HX890 (with the battery pack) into the SBH-32; the anten- na should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. If the HX890 is inserted correctly, the HX890’s LCD display will show the battery charging icon. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approxi- mately 3 hours. When charging is completed, the battery charging icon will disappear. CAUTION • The SBH-32 is NOT designed to be waterproof. Charge the radio in a dry location. • If the transceiver is not used for a long period of time with the battery pack installed, deterioration of the battery pack can accelerate. • If the transceiver is unused for a long period of time, be sure to store it with the battery pack removed. When the transceiver and battery are stored for an extended period, install the battery pack biannually and recharge the battery to prevent it from discharged and damaged. 18

NOTE The SBH-32 is only designed for the charging of the HX890’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SBH-32 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices. 7.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case The SBT-13 is a battery case that holds five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX890 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for reception and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically. 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Slide the five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries into the SBT-13 with the Negative (−) side of the batteries touching the spring connectors inside the SBT-13. Put three batteries into the compartment on the front side and two on the back side. Front Back 3. Slide the battery cover latch to the “UNLOCK” position, then press “PUSH” to open the battery cover. 4. Install the SBT-13 into the battery compartment and align it to the battery contacts until it clicks. 5. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover latch to the “LOCK” position. To remove the battery case, turn the transceiver OFF, open the battery cover, then push and lift up the bottom end of the battery case. NOTE • When the SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the HX890 transmit output is fixed to 1 W. • The HX890 will float with the SBT-13 attached. 19

7.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL 1. To install, align the Belt Clip Clip-22 to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a “Click”. 2. To remove, pull the Clip-22 tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Clip-22, then slide it upward to remove it. 7.3 ATTACHING AN ANTENNA Insert the CAT460 antenna into the ANT jack at the top panel, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten. 20

7.4 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) When the HX890 receives the GPS signal, a small satellite icon “ ” will appear on the display and your current location (latitude/longitude) is shown on the display. The HX890 has a GPS status display which shows the RX USA HI satellites currently being received, along with a graphi- cal (bar-graph) representation of the relative signal STATUS 65A LAT/LON FIX 3D 23°56.8900 E 123°56.8900 W strengths from the satellites. DATE Oct/25 09:56AM (GPS Status Display mode) 1. Press and hold the POWER key on the left side of the transceiver to turn it on. 2. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “GPS” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key. GPS GPS INFO COMPASS 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select GPS STATUS “GPS STATUS” with the CH▼/CH▲ key. RX USA HI 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the STATUS 65A LAT/LON BACK ENTER GPS status currently being received. SEARCH 23° 123° 56.8900 E 56.8900 W 5. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera- tion. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM NOTE • When the HX890 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX890 is down- loading “almanac” information from the GPS satellites. • When using the HX890 inside of a cabin where GPS reception is limited, choose a place where GPS satellite reception is good enough referring to the GPS status display. 21

7.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the factory the HX890 shows GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The time offset must be changed so that the radio will display the current time in your area. Press and hold SELECT SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the time offset of your GPS SETUP location. If “00:00” is assigned, the time is the same as TIME OFFSET +09:00 UTC or GPS satellite time. +08:30 +08:00 +07:30 +07:00 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the time offset. BACK ENTER 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 7.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with offset. Press and hold SELECT SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “UTC” or “LOCAL”. 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 7.7 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT This menu selection allows the radio to be setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Press and hold SELECT SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “12hour” or “24hour”. 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 22


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