Standard Horizon HX460S Handheld Tranciever Operating Instructions

HX460SHow to use the Quick Draw Belt Clip
1.Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX460S, using the supplied
screw (Figure 4-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 4-b).
3.To install the HX460S into the
Quick Draw Belt Clip, align the
hanger with the Quick Draw Belt
Clip and slide the HX460S into
its slot until a click is heard.
4.To remove the HX460S from the
Quick Draw Belt Clip, Rotate the...

HX460SPage 10 4.2 RECEPTION
1.Turn the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the trans-
ceiver on.
2.Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob fully counterclockwise. This state
is known as “Squelch Off.”
3.Turn up the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob until 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.Slowly turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob clockwise and stop immedi-
ately...

HX460SPage 11 4.3 TRANSMISSION
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 watt) should
be selected whenever possible.
4.If using Low power is not effective, select Medium power (2.5...

HX460SPage 12 4.5 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, “CAN” appears for the
Canadian band, and “INTL” appears for the International band.
3.Refer to the marine channel charts in the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLE-
MENT for allocated channels in each band.
4.6 NOAA WEATHER...

HX460SPage 13 6.Adjust the SQUELCH CONTROL knob until background noise is elimi-
nated.
7.To start scanning, press the SCAN key. The scan proceeds from the
lowest to the highest programmed channel number and stops on chan-
nels when a transmission is received. Scanning will resume when the
squelch closes after the incoming signal disappears at the end of the
transmission.
8.To stop the scan, press the SCAN key.
4.8 PRIORITY SCAN
The priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keeping...

HX460SPage 14 4.9 NOAA WEATHER ALERT
In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurri-
canes, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a
“weather alert” consisting of  a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weather reports on
the weather channels. The transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if the
following is performed:
1.Program your area’s weather channels into the transceiver’s scan
memory. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Sec-
tion 4.7....

HX460SPage 15 4.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL  13
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Mes-
sages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and
passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind
river bends, high power is allowed. Holding down the H/L key will change
the power output from 1 Watt ()
 to 5 Watts ()
; if pressed and held again
2.5 Watts ()
 will be selected. When the PTT switch is released, the trans-
ceiver will revert to low...

HX460SPage 16 4.14.2 Operation
Pressing the PRESET key toggles between Preset Channel A, b, C, d, E,
and the last selected “regular” channel. Preset Channel A is represented by
“A” to the left of the channel number on the LCD, and channel B is repre-
sented by “b,” and so forth. The letter “A” should not be confused with the
“A” that sometimes is displayed to the right of the channel number (described
in the section 3.2 of this Owner’s Manual).
4.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
All channels are...

HX460SPage 17 4.16 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE METER
The optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) brings to the HX460S the unique
capability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure. The SU-1
unit requires calibration of the ‘offset’ parameters, so that the pressure reading
will be correct. To do this you must have a barometer to use as a reference as
you adjust the SU-1 to match its reading; see section 4.17.6 boF (Barometric
Pressure Offset). The SU-1 Barometric Pressure Unit can be installed in...

HX460SPage 18 4.17 SETUP MODE
The HX460S’s Setup Mode allows a number of the HX460S 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 LAMP key, then turn on the transceiver while still holding
down the LAMP key.
3.“SET” will appear on the display, indicating that the Setup Mode has
been activated.
4.Press the LAMP key to select the Menu item to be adjusted....