Standard Horizon HX370S 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 HX370S 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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5.7 SCAN
This transceiver provides a special “Scanning Memory Bank” which allows
you to designate certain channels for inclusion in a “loop” which will be
scanned at high speed. If an incoming signal is detected on one of the chan-
nels in the scanning loop, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you
to listen to the incoming transmission.
1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scanning loop using the
[
S]
 or [
T]
 key.
2. Press the MEM key to store the channel into...

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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 microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday,
Mayday. This is       ,       ,       ” (your vessels name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday,       ” (your vessels 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 [S] or [T] 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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5.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), In-
dustry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot
be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex or duplex mode is
automatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA,
International or Canadian operating band is selected.
5.16 ENABLING S.O.S STROBE OPERATION
The S.O.S. STROBE feature utilizes the high-intensity strobe LED on the
front of...

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5.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
The optional FVP-31 Voice Scrambler Unit permits secure voice communica-
tions with stations within your network, which prevents others from listening
using normal communication equipment.
To activate the Voice Scrambler:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Hold down the SQL key, then turn on the transceiver while still holding
down the SQL key to enter the Setup Mode.
3. Press the SQL key momentarily to select the Menu item (
SCr SCrSCr SCr
SCr).
4. Press the [
S]
 or [
T]...

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5.18 SETUP MODE
The HX370S’s Setup Mode allows a number of the HX370S 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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5.18.1 bEP (
KEY BEEP)
Function: Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper.
Available Values: ON/OFF
Default: ON
5.18.2 CHF (
CHANNEL FREQUENCY)
Function: Enable/Disables the Channel Frequency display.
Available Values: ON/OFF
Default: OFF
5.18.3 CHn (
CHANNEL NAME)
Function: Changes the channel name shown on the display.
1. Select the channel on which you wish to change the name before recall-
ing this Menu item.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Hold down the SQL key, then turn on the transceiver while...