Standard Horizon HX370S Handheld Tranciever Operating Instructions

HX370S
VHF/FM Marine
Handheld Transceiver
Owners Manual 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC LICENSE INFORMATION ......................................................................... 3
FCC NOTICE ..................................................................................................... 4
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 5
2. ACCESSORIES............................................................................................. 6
2.1  PACKING LIST...

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RF Exposure Safety Statement
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled expo-
sure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guide-
lines:
PFCC@96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-
Frequency Radiation.
PFCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-
ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio...

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HX370S! Whether this is your first
portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON
equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensur-
ing your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should pro-
vide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest
of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand
behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us,...

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FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-
sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
P False distress or emergency messages:
P Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
P Messages to or from a vessel on land;
P Transmission while on land;
P Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).
STATION...

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FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the
license application.
FCC Type Accepted..............................................................Part 80/Part 90
Output Power with FNB-83/-V57IS ...1 W (Low), 2.5 W (Mid), and 5 W (High)
Emission...............................................................16K0G3E (Marine: Wide)
16K0F3E (LMR: Wide)
11K0F3E (LMR: Narrow)
Frequency Range..........................156.025 to 157.425...

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The HX370S is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma-
rine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, international, or
Canadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immedi-
ately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key. NOAA weather
channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key.
Besides VHF marine transceiver operation, the HX370S provides LMR (Land
Mobile Radio) transceiver...

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2. ACCESSORIES
2.1 PACKING LIST  (
Ú Depends on the transceiver version.)
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check
it for the following contents:
• HX370STransceiver
• FNB-83Ú
7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack
• FNB-V57ISÚ
7.2 V, 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
• NC-88B120 VAC Overnight Charger
• CD-26Charger Cradle
• FBA-25AAlkaline Battery Case (Except for IS version)
• CAT460Antenna
• E-DC-19A
DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug (Except for IS version)...

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3. BATTERY
The FNB-83 and FNB-V57IS (intrinsically Safe Version) are high perfor-
mance rechargeable battery providing high capacity in a compact package.
Note: FNB-83 is supplied with the HX370S and the FNB-V57IS is supplied
with the HX370AS only.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack
should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous envi-
ronments.
3.1 BATTERY CHARGING
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be...

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3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER
1. Install the supplied FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack on the rear of the
HX370S. Ensure that the transceiver is
switched off.
2. Plug the NC-88 Overnight Charger into the
AC line outlet, then insert the cable plug
into the jack located on the side panel of
the CD-26 Charger Cradle.
3. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into
the CD-26; the antenna jack should be at
the left side when viewing the charger from
the front.
4. If the transceiver and battery...