Standard Horizon HX270S Handheld Tranciever Operating Instructions

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5.6.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING
In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requir-
ing vessels at sea or other bodies of water to be notified, the NOAA (Na-
tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050
Hz tone that the HX270S can detect. (Refer to section 5.6.1 “NOAA WEATER
ALERT” on how to use this feature.) This tone, when detected, will produce
a loud beep from the radio speaker to signal that a weather alert is being
broadcast.
In...

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5.8 PROGRAMMABLE PRIORITY SCAN
The priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keeping
watch on a particularly important “priority channel.” The following channels
can be set as the priority channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels 1 through 8
(Preset Channels are described in section 5.14).
1. To set the priority channel, hold down the 16/9 key and press the MEM
key. The channel will change from 16 to 09 to Preset 1 to Preset 2 to
Preset 3 to Preset 4 to Preset 5 to Preset 6...

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5.10 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)
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 proce-
dure:
1. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
day. This is       ,       ,       ” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday,       ” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude,...

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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 inter-
rupting other traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial
contact.
When the hailing channel (16...

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5.14 PRESET CHANNELS (1 ~ 8): INSTANT ACCESS
Eight user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access.
5.14.1 Programming
1. Hold down the PRESET key, and press the [
] or [] key (repeatedly, if
necessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular
operating channels) is displayed.
2. With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key.
The “1” notation will appear on the LCD display for 1 second, indicating
that the displayed channel is now saved in...

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5.16 SETUP MODE
The HX270S’s Setup Mode allows a number of the HX270S operating pa-
rameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements.
The Setup Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Hold down the SQL key, then turn on the transceiver 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...

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Key Continue Off
Normal Special
5.16.1 bEP (KEY BEEP)
Function: Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper.
Available Values: ON/OFF
Default: ON
5.16.2 dUL (
DW DISPLAY)
Function: Selects the Dual Watch scanning display mode.
Available Values: nor (Normal)/SPL (Special)
Default: SPL (Special)
When “Special” is selected, channel number which is the LCD shows re-
ceived channel.
5.16.3 LP (
LAMP MODE)
Function: Select the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.
Available Values: kEy (KEY)/Cnt (Continue)/oFf
Default: kEy...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
6. MAINTENANCE
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, trans-
portation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON Marine Repair
Department (a division of VERTEX STANDARD), 10900 Walker Street Cy-
press, CA 90630. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial num-
ber, and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to
the purchaser freight prepaid. For general troubleshooting, refer to this
Troubleshooting Chart....

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7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX270S,
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site (www.standardhorizon.com),
send an E-mail [email protected], or contact the Product Support
team at (800)767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
8. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments
for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.
1. VTS. Where indicated, these...

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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (
Marine Operator)01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (
Marine Operator)03 X X D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (
Marine Operator)03A X S 156.150 US Government only, Coast Guard
04 X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (
Marine Operator)
,
Port operation, ship movement
04A X S 156.200 Pacific coast:...