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8. CONTROLS AND SWITCHES This section defines each control of the transceiver. See illustration below for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual. NOTE HX890 is only submersible* when the MIC/SP jack, DATA jack and battery cover, are properly sealed with their rubber gaskets. *(IPX8 Specification for submersibility: 5 ft. (1.5 m) for 30 minutes.)  ANT jack (Top side) The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.  (Power) switch (Left side) Press and hold to toggle the radio ON or OFF.  PTT (Push-To-Talk) button (Left side) When pushed activates the transmitter. 23

 SQL switch (Left side) Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the CH▲ or CH▼ key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Press and hold the squelch key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allow- ing you to monitor the operating channel. Press this key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.  MIC aperture The internal microphone is located here. NOTE When transmitting, position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from the small microphone opening. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.  Keypad MENU/SET key Press to access MENU. Press and hold to access SETUP. CH▲ key This key is used to change the operating channel or the squelch threshold level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or squelch level) increases one step. When the key is held, the channel (or squelch level) increases continuously. CH▼ key This key is used to change the operating channel or the squelch threshold level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or squelch level) decreases one step. When the key is held, the channel (or squelch level) decreases continuously. key Hold this key down to lock the keypad so that operations are not acci- dentally changed. “LOCK” will appear on the entire screen, to indicate that the functions are locked. To unlock the keypad, hold the key down until “UNLOCK” appears. ◄&► key Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left. 24

VOL+ key Press to increase the speaker audio volume level. VOL− key Press to decrease the speaker audio volume level. 16/S key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding the key down recalls the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. CLR key Press this key to cancel a menu selection and/or keypad entry.  MIC/SP jack (Top side) The jack accepts the optional: MH-73A4B Submersible Speaker/Microphone; the MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone; the SSM-64A VOX Headset; the SSM-10 Submersible Speaker/Microphone; or the SSM-55A Earpiece/ Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled.  DATA jack (Right side) Use the USB mini type B jack to output the NMEA data, configure the transceiver settings and download the GPS logger data.  DISTRESS key (Right side) Used to send a DSC Distress Alert. To send the Distress Alert, refer to section “11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.  Soft keys The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized using the Setup Menu mode described in section “14.8 SOFT KEYS”. When one of the soft keys is pressed briefly, the functions will appear above each key on the display. Strobe light indicator When the Emergency feature is activated, this indicator blinks the interna- tionally-recognized Morse Code “S.O.S” message. When the Water Hazard feature is activated, this indicator illuminates if the transceiver is submerged. Speaker The internal speaker is located here. Battery pack lock (Bottom side) Turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “UNLOCK” position for battery removal. 25

9. BASIC OPERATION NOTE Before operating the HX890 for the first time, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery. See section “7.1.4 Using the SBH-32 Charger Cradle” for details. 9.1 TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF 1. Press and hold the key on the left side of the radio to turn the radio ON. 2. Press and hold the key again to turn the radio OFF. 9.2 RECEPTION 1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼ key until noise is heard from the speaker. This state is known as “squelch OFF”. 2. Press the VOL−/VOL+ key until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level. 3. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▲ key until the random noise disap- pears. This state is known as the “squelch threshold”. 4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on Pages 126 to 128 for avail- able channels. 5. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The “[RX]” indicator on the display indicates that communications are being received. 9.3 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of RECEPTION. 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT! 3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) button. The “[TX]” indicator on the LCD is displayed. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone opening. 5. When the transmission is completed, release the PTT button. 26

9.3.1 Transmit Power The TX output power of the HX890 is set to high level (6W (5W)*) in factory default, and the “[HI]” indicator is displayed at the top of the screen. To switch the TX output power: 1. Press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [HI], [MD], or [LO] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the [HI], [MD], or [LOW] soft key to switch between HI (6W (5W)*), MD (2.5W), or LO (1W) output power. Notes: The Soft Key displays the next Power Level to be selected when pressed. The actual TX Power Level is always shown in the icon on the top line of the display. *(5W TX required in some countries) NOTE • When the SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, only the low power (1W) can be set. • When the remaining power of the SBR-13LI Battery Pack is low, the HX890 may transmit with the medium or low power, even though the “[HI]” indicator is displayed. 9.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) When the PTT button is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT button is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT button must first be released and then pressed again. NOTE Once the transmitter is shut down by the TOT, transmission to the last channel is only allowed 10 seconds after the shutdown. 27

9.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (Pages 126 to 128) for instruc- tions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 9.6 SELECTING THE CHANNEL GROUP To change the channel group between USA, International or Canada: Press and hold CH SETUP SELECT SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select desired channel group “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”*. 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera- tion. *(In the European version, when setting the region, the selected European Channel Group will be displayed instead of “CANADA”. For details, refer to the Note on Set- ting the Region on the separate yellow insert sheet.) 9.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (in USA and Canada only) 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [WX] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the [WX] soft key. The “WX” indicator appears at the top of the screen. 3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a different NOAA weather channel. 4. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [CH] soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the “WX” indicator disap- pears from the display. 28

9.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert (In USA and Canada only) In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. The HX890 can receive weather alerts when monitoring a weather channel and, on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another working channel. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather 07 WX channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA 162.525MHz 10 LAT 33°37.1200 s BUSY WX LON 118°09.5822 W broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM After stopping the beep sound, the weather 163.275MHz alert reception confirmation screen will appear. !Warning! 10 BUSY WX Radio received Press [OK] to display a confirmation screen. Weather Alert! Press any key The confirmation screen will ask you whether 163.275MHz !Warning! BUSY WX 10 to move to the weather channel or return in the Radio received Weather Alert! marine channel. Press [YES] to switch to the OK 163.275MHz !Warning! 10 weather channel, and press [NO] to return to BUSY WX Do you want to change the CH? the marine channel. YES NO 163.275MHz To disable the weather alert function, refer to LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM section “15.2 WEATHER ALERT (in USA and Canada only)”. NOTE If no key is pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. 9.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing (In USA and Canada only) NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the HX890’s NOAA weather feature, setup as in section “9.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert (In USA and Canada only)” and confirm the alert is heard on Wednesdays between 11AM and 1PM local time. 29

9.8 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) Multi watch is used to scan two or three channels for communications.  In Dual Watch, a normal VHF channel and the priority channel are scanned alternately.  In Triple Watch, a normal VHF channel, the priority channel, and the sub channel are scanned alternately. When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and the priority channel to look for a transmission. If the radio receives communications on the priority channel the radio stops and listens to priority channel until communication ends and then starts dual or triple watch scan again. 9.8.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation Press and hold CH SETUP SELECT MULTI WATCH SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DUAL” or “TRIPLE”. CH SETUP MULTI WATCH DUAL 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. TRIPLE 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. BACK ENTER 9.8.2 Starting the Dual Watch 1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until the background noise disappears. 2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a channel you wish to watch. 3. Press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [Dual Watch] soft key RX USA HI is displayed at the bottom of the screen, press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key. USCG A DW C A 16 P-SET 22 MEM LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W The radio will monitor the priority channel and the watch TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM channel that was selected in step 2. If a signal is received on the watch channel selected in step 2, the HX890 will periodically dual watch to the priority channel. 4. To stop dual watch, press one of the soft keys, then press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key again. When selecting “TRIPLE” in the CH SETUP menu, [TRIPLE WATCH] will be displayed as the soft key instead of [DUAL WATCH]. NOTE The priority channel may be changed from CH16 (default) to another channel. Refer to section “15.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL”. 30

9.9 SCANNING The HX890 will automatically scan channels programmed into the preset channel memory and also the scan channel memory, and the last selected weather channel. When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmis- sion. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmission stops. 9.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type Press and hold CH SETUP SELECT SCAN TYPE SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “PRIORITY” or “MEMORY”. CH SETUP SCAN TYPE 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. PRIORITY MEMORY 3. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. BACK ENTER CH01A CH01A CH88A CH09 CH88A CH09 CH68A CH12 CH68A CH12 Priority Channel CH68A CH15 CH68A CH15 CH61A CH18 CH61A CH18 CH22A CH22A Memory Scan (M-SCAN) Priority Scan (P-SCAN) 9.9.2 Programming Scan Memory Press and hold CH SETUP SELECT SCAN MEMORY SELECT     key ( / key) ( key) ( / key) ( key) 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a desired channel to be CH SETUP SCAN MEMORY scanned, then press the [MEM] soft keys. The “ON” icon CH:16 ON will appear at the right side of the selected channel. CH:17 ON CH:18A 2. Repeat step 1 for all the desired channels to be scanned. CH:19 CH:20 ON BACK MEM 3. To REMOVE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the [MEM] soft key. The “ON” icon of the selected channel will disappear. 31

4. When you have completed your selections, press the CLR key to return to radio operation. To check channels to be scanned, press the CH▼/CH▲ key BUSY USA HI repeatedly. The “[MEM]” icon will appear when the memory channel is displayed. P 16 DISTRESS LAT 33°37.1200 s MEM LON 118°09.5822 W Note: When “SCAN MEMORY” is assigned to the soft key, TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM the memory function switches between ON and OFF, each time the [MEM] soft key is pressed. 9.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to “MEMORY” in the CH SETUP menu (refer to “9.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type”). 2. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until background noise disappears. 3. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] 16 BUSY USA HI soft key. “MEM-SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning P MEM- SCAN MEM will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W channel number and the preset channel (described in the TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM next section). Scanning will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. The channel number will blink during reception. 4. To stop scanning, press the 16/S or CLR key. 9.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to “PRIORITY” in the CH SETUP menu (refer to “9.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type”). 2. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until background noise disappears. 3. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] BUSY USA HI PRI- soft key. “PRI-SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning P MEM P-SET will proceed between the memorized channels and preset LAT 33°37.1200 16SCAN s LON 118°09.5822 W channel (described in next section) and the priority channel. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. 4. To stop scanning, press the 16/S or CLR key. NOTE By default, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. The priority channel may be reset to another desired channel by using the SETUP menu. Refer to section “15.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL”. 32

9.10 Listening to the FM Radio HX890 includes provision for FM broadcast reception. 1. Press the [FM] soft key. 2. The FM radio screen will appear, press the CH▼/CH▲ key to tune the frequency in 100 kHz steps. Pressing and holding the CH▼/CH▲ key changes the frequency continuously. 3. To exit from the FM Broadcast Reception mode, press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 9.10.1 FM broadcast Frequency sweep operation 1. Recall the FM Broadcast Reception mode (see above). 2. Press the [SWEEP] soft key to start sweep operation. Sweeping will proceed from the lowest to the highest frequencies (step 100 kHz). If the radio receives an FM station, the sweep will stop on the received frequency. 3. When the radio stops on a received FM station, press the [SWEEP] soft key again to continue the sweep operation. 9.10.2 Store the FM frequency 1. While listening in the FM Broadcast receive mode, select the desired FM frequency. 2. Press the [PRESET] soft key The FM PRESET screen will appear. 3. To edit the frequency, press the [SELECT] FM PRESET soft key, or to edit the name tag of the FREQUENCY: 084.400 MHz frequency, press the CH▼ key to select NAME: FM-001------ “NAME:” then press the [SELECT] soft key. SAVE FM PRESET TAG NAME 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key. - FM-001------ BACK SELECT 5. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► keys to select A B C D E F G H I J KLM N O PQ R S T U V W XYZ the first number or character, then press the 123 45678 90 a& Delete [ [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number BACK FINISH SELECT or character. 6. When inputting the name is complete, press the [FINISH] soft key. 7. Press the CH▼ key to select “SAVE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the FM frequency. 9.10.3 Memory Frequency Recall 1. Press the ◄/► key to select the [NEXT] soft key and repeatedly recall the FM broadcast memories. 33

9.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS Ten preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, and then press the [PRESET] soft key, to activate the user assigned channel bank. If no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker. Before beginning the Instant Access operation, assign the “PRESET” command into one of the programmable keys, refer to section “14.8 SOFT KEYS”. 9.11.1 Programming 1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the chan- 22 BUSY USA HI nel to be programmed. MEM P-SET A C A USCG 2. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly to indicate VOL 22 LAT 33°37.1200 s BUSY USA HI LON 118°09.5822 W the function on the display, then press and TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM P-SET hold the [PRESET] soft key until the “P-SET” MEM USCG A C A VOL LAT 33°37.1200 s 22 icon and channel number are blinking. BUSY USA HI LON 118°09.5822 W TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM P-SET 3. Press the [ADD] soft key to program the MEM P-SET A C A QUIT ADD USCG channel into the preset channel memory. VOL LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W “[P-SET]” icon will appear. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM 4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program all the desired channels into the preset memories. Up to 10 channels can be registered. If you attempt to register the 11th channel, the error beep will sound. 9.11.2 Operation 1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] 16 BUSY USA HI P soft key to recall the preset channel. The “[P-SET]” icon P-SET DISTRESS will appear on the display. VOL LAT 33°37.1200 s 2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired preset LON 118°09.5822 W TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM channel. 3. Press one of the soft keys, then press the [PRESET] soft 22 BUSY USA HI P-SET key to return to the last selected channel. The “[P-SET]” MEM P-SET A C A icon will disappear from the display. VOL USCG LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM 34

9.11.3 Deletion 1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] BUSY USA HI soft key to recall the preset channel. 2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the preset channel to LAT 33 USCG A P-SET MEM P-SET VOL 22 C A °37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W be deleted. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM 3. Press one of the soft keys, then press and hold the 22 [PRESET] soft key until the “[P-SET]” icon and channel BUSY USA HI P-SET number are blinking. A MEM C A 4. Press the [DELETE] soft key to delete the channel from LAT 33°USCG 37.1200 VOL s LON 118°09.5822 W the preset channel memory. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the undesired channels QUIT DELETE from preset memory. 6. To exit from deleting the preset channels, press the [QUIT] soft key. 9.12 MOB OPERATION In an emergency, the MOB (Man Over-Board) feature records the vessel’s position information instantly. This permits reporting and easily navigating to the exact location. 1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press BUSY USA HI the [MOB] soft key. 2. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to start the LAT 33 P P-SET VOL 16 DISTRESS °37.1200 LON 118°09.5822 s W MOB navigation to the displayed position. For TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM MOB POSITION 33°37.1200 POS: S 118°09.5822 W details about the navigation, see section 09°56 TIME: AM LOC 10DST: NH “12. NAVIGATION”. BUSY USA HI 006° BRG: T To modify the displayed position information, WPT P 16 BRG TO WPT POS/TM QUIT T press the [POS/TM] soft key. For details 300° DST km 35.2 about modifying the position information, N-UP SOG 20nm 36.0 kph see section “Editing a Waypoint”. WPT 001MOB 3. To transmit a DSC distress message, lift the red spring-loaded DISTRESS cover on the right side of the transceiver, then press and hold the DISTRESS key (see section “11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert” for details). The nature of the Distress Alert is automatically set to “MOB”. 9.13 VOX OPERATION The HX890 has the VOX (voice-actuated transmit/receive switching) feature, which allows you to transmit and receive hands free by utilizing the optional VOX headset SSM-64A (or a compatible device from a third-party vender). Insert the plug of the VOX headset into the MIC/SP jack of the HX890, then speak into the microphone of the headset to start VOX operation. The SSM-64A is optimized for use with the HX890, so that it may be used without detailed settings. When using third-party VOX headset, set up the VOX operation of the HX890 via the SETUP menu. Refer to section “15.12 VOX OPERATION” for details. 35

9.14 VOICE SCRAMBLER The 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible), or the 32-code type (FVP-42 compat- ible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) voice scrambler functions are available by configuring optional settings. Refer to the section “15.11 SCRAMBLER SETUP” to program the voice scrambler. 1. Select a channel that was programmed for scrambler mode BUSY USA HI (the “ ” icon will appear on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. P 16 DISTRESS LAT 33°37.1200 s 3. Transmit the voice message. The transmission sent will LON 118°09.5822 W TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM be scrambled. 9.15 OPERATION MENU The HX890 provides the advanced features listed below, via the “MENU” screen that is displayed by pressing the MENU key on the front panel. DSC CALL The following four types of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) are available: Individual Calling; Group Calling; Position Reporting; and Auto Position Polling. This menu also provides convenient setting of DSC functions as below:  Sets the nature of Distress Alert (DIST ALERT MSG)  Reviews previously received DSC calls (DSC LOG)  Transmits a test call (DSC TEST)  Tests the transceiver (DSC LOOP BACK) CH Exit from the Weather channel, press this menu to return to radio operation. GM The GM (Group Monitor) feature performs group polling and displays positions of the group members. GPS Current location, course, and speed can be displayed in a numerical or compass style. The position and signal strength of acquired GPS satellites may be displayed. NAVI Enables navigation to a memorized or temporarily input waypoint. MMSI/POS INFO Input the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) before you using DSC. 36

10. GPS OPERATION The HX890 has an internal GPS antenna to receive and display the position information. Your position information as well as other station received positions can be stored in memory and utilized later for navigation. NOTE The GPS unit may be turned off, or set to power save mode to increase the battery life, via the SETUP menu. Refer to section “17. GPS SETUP”. 10.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION 10.1.1 GPS Information Compass Display SELECT COMPASS Press key    ( / / / key) ( key) ( / key) 1. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the compass display. BUSY USA HI 2. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. COMP 65A COG T Note: A soft key may be assigned to immediately switch 300° SOGkph 36.0 the screen between the basic display and the compass C-UP display by pressing the [COMP] soft key. TIME LOC 09:56AM 10.1.2 GPS Information Numerical Display SELECT GPS INFO Press key    ( / / / key) ( key) ( / key) 1. Press the [ENTER] soft key to reveal the numerical display. BUSY USA HI 65 A LAT/LON 23°56.8900 E 2. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. 123°56.8900 W COG T SOGkph ALT ft 300° 36.0 003 TIME LOC 09:56AM 10.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS SELECT GPS STATUS Press key    ( / / / key) ( key) ( / key) 37

1. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status RX USA HI currently being received. STATUS 65A LAT/LON SEARCH 23°56.8900 E 123°56.8900 W 2. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM 10.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION The HX890 includes a position logger that allows recording the GPS location information at periodic intervals. 1. Press the [LOGGER] soft key to turn the function ON or BUSY USA HI OFF. The recording starts and the display returns to the previous P P-SET 16 DISTRESS LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W screen with the “ ” icon at the top of the display. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM • The log interval time of the recording may be changed via the SETUP menu. BUSY USA HI Notes: • The power save operation of the GPS unit is disabled P-SET P 16 DISTRESS LAT 33°37.1200 s LON 118°09.5822 W while the logger is activated. TIME LOC 09:56:56 AM • To utilize the records, connect the HX890 to a PC and download the log data from the radio by using the PC Programming Software. Refer to section “22. CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC”. Logger operation alert: • When the memory for log data becomes full, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Subsequently, the logger does not operate until the log data in the memory is erased. • If the logger cannot record for some reason, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Thereafter, the logger operation ceases. • When the radio cannot erase the log data in the memory, following a memory- full alert (see above), an error message will be displayed. (Also, in the SETUP menu refer to section “17.13 LOG ERASE”). 38

11. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 11.1 GENERAL WARNING This HX890 is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. This unit will only be effective as a safety device, when it is used within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system (or another vessel equipped with a compatible DCS transceiver). The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 5 nautical miles. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This system allows mariners to instantly send a Distress Alert with GPS posi- tion (when connected to the transceiver) to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, and Position Report, Automatic Position Polling, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. 11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) 11.2.1 What is an MMSI? An MMSI is a nine-digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE DSC FUNCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment? In the USA, visit the following websites to register: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ https://www.seatow.com/tools-and-education/mmsi http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=ship_stations In Canada, visit http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html 39

11.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING The MMSI can be entered only once. Therefore, please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be reset. Refer to the section “19.3 Reset the USER MMSI and ATIS CODE”. SELECT Press key   ( / / / key) ( key) 1. Press the [MMSI] soft key. MMSI/POS INFO MMSI 2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► keys to select --------- the first number of your MMSI, then press POS INFO --° POS: --.---- - MMSI INPUT the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next ---°--.---- - TIME: --:-- UTC MMSI number. OK MMSI POS/TM 1st: ----------- 3. Repeat step 2 to set your MMSI number (9 MMSI INPUT MMSI 12 34 567890 digits). Delete 1st: 366900001 BACK FINISH SELECT 4. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI MMSI INPUT number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► keys to 12 34 567890 MMSI Delete select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft BACK FINISH SELECT 1st: ********* 2st: 366900001 key until the wrong character is selected, MMSI INPUT MMSI 12 34 567890 then perform step 2. STORED MMSI! Delete BACK FINISH SELECT 366900001 OK 5. When finished programming the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again. Perform steps 2 through 5 above. 6. After the second number has been input, press the [FINISH] soft key to store the MMSI. 7. Press the [OK] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 to 2. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. 40

11.3 DSC DISTRESS Alert The HX890 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages to all DSC radios. Distress Alert transmissions from the HX890 will include the latitude and longitude of the vessel when the internal GPS unit is activated. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC Distress Alert an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “11.2.2 Programming the MMSI”. Basic Operation 1. Lift the red spring-loaded DISTRESS cover on the right !!DISTRESS!! side of the transceiver. Press, then press and hold the UNDESIGNATED POS: 24°25.9755 S DISTRESS key for 3 seconds. The radio display will count 118°59.4566 W TIME: 12:56 UTC down (3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress Alert. The Time for 3sec. backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radio’s NATURE POS QUIT display is counting down. !!DISTRESS!! 2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver listens on UNDESIGNATED POS: 24°25.9755 S CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received. 118°59.4566 W TIME: 12:56 UTC 3. If no acknowledgment is received, the Distress Alert is Transmitting repeated in 4-minute intervals until the Distress Alert Acknowledgment is received. !!DISTRESS!! UNDESIGNATED 4. When the Distress Alert Acknowledgment is received, a POS:24°25.9755 S distress alarm sounds and Channel 16 is automatically 118°59.4566 W TIME:12:56 UTC selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship respond- TX IN:00:15 Waiting for ACK ing to your distress. PAUSE CANCEL 5. Press the PTT button and state your name, vessel name, !!DISTRESS!! number of persons on board and the distress situation, then RX ACKNOWLEDGED 007654321 say “over” and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship. USCG CA SINCE: 00:10 OK 6. To turn the distress alarm OFF before the radio retransmits the Distress Alert, press the 16/S key or the [QUIT] soft key. 41


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