Standard Horizon HX370S Handheld Tranciever Operating Instructions

HX370SPage 9
3.4 FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery Tray
FBA-25A is a battery case that holds six alkaline batteries and is used with the
HX370S transceiver.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so
the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same
time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-
25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection...

HX370SPage 10
4. CONTROLS 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.
Figure 3
Controls and Connectors
Maximum Input Voltage: 9 V DC
Maximum Input Current: 2 A
Maximum Input Power: 18 W
Maximum Internal Capacitance: 36.71 µF
Maximum Internal Inductance: 0.17 µH
+ 

HX370SPage 11
4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL
Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume.
MIC/SP JACK
Accepts the optional CMP460, MH-57A4B speaker microphone or VC-24
VOX Headset. When this jack is used, the internal
speaker is disabled.
Do not allow the HX370S to become sub-
merged in water while the plastic cover
over the MIC/SP jack is removed.
Do not remove/install the CMP460 or MH-57
A4B
speaker microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-
27 Earpiece Microphone in a...

HX370SPage 12
16/9 KEY
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. The 16/9 key is also used to revert to the
channel selected before pressing the 16/9 key.
Example: select Ch68, press 16/9 key (Ch16 appears), press the 16/9
key again and Ch68 is shown.
WX KEY
Immediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any chan-
nel location. Recalls the previously- selected working channel when the
WX key is pressed again.
Secondary use: When the...

HX370SPage 13
4.2 INDICATORS
Figure 4
Indicators
Channel Display
The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and
reception modes.
A Indicator
Signifies ship-to-ship channels in USA or Canadian mode (whose counter-
part in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator)
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...

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WX Indicator
A NOAA weather channel is selected.
MEM Indicator
The channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory.”
Battery Indicator
When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “” icon will appear on the
display. When this icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the
battery soon.
No IconEnough 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...

HX370SPage 15
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Installing the Quick Draw Belt Clip
1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX370S, 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 HX370S into the
Quick Draw Belt Clip, align the
hanger with the Quick Draw Belt
Clip and slide the HX370S into
its slot until a click is heard.
4. To remove the...

HX370SPage 16
5.2 RECEPTION
1. Turn the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the trans-
ceiver on.
2. Press the SQL key, then press the [
T]
 key until the
SQL level is 00.
3. Turn up the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob un-
til the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level.
4. Select a channel that has no signal being received (no one is transmit-
ting on the channel) and where only noise is heard.
5. Press the SQL key, then press the [
S]
 key and stop immediately after
the noise...

HX370SPage 17
5.3 TRANSMISSION
NOTE
Never key the transceiver without an antenna connected, as this may
cause damage to the transceiver.
1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the RECEPTION discussion above.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. For communications over short distances, press the H/L key until “
” is
displayed on the LCD. This indicates Low power (approximately 1 Watt).
NOTE
Transmitting on 1 Watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1...

HX370SPage 18
5.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS
1. To change the operating band (channel set) of the transceiver, hold down
the 16/9 key and press the WX key. The band will change from USA, to
International, and to Canadian with each press.
2. “USA” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “INTL”
appears for the International band, and “CAN” ap-
pears for the Canadian band.
5.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiver
changes to the weather...