Standard Horizon HX370S owner manual LMR Land Mobile Radio Channels, Reception

Page 18

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 [￿] 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 [￿] key and stop immediately after the noise disappears. This condition is known as the “Squelch Thresh- old.” If the squelch is set to a higher level, weak signals may not be received.

6.To change channels, press the [￿] or [￿] key.

7.The LCD and keypad are illuminated for 5 seconds when any key is pressed. The lamp automatically turns off in 5 seconds.

8.To “lock” the channel so that it is not accidentally changed, hold down the H/L key for about one second. This locks the [￿] and [￿] buttons and all the front panel controls except the H/L, PTT and SQL keys. The

” symbol will appear on the display to indicate that the keypad is locked. Hold down the H/L key for about one second to unlock the keys. The “” sym- bol will disappear from the display.

LMR (Land Mobile Radio) Channels

The HX370S is capable of PC programming 40 LMR (Land Mobile Ra- dio) channels by a dealer.

Contact your dealer or Standard Horizon Product Support (800-767- 2450) for further details.

Typical display of LMR operation.

Page 16

 

HX370S

 

Image 18
Contents HX370S VHF/FM Marine Handheld TransceiverTable of Contents Safety Information About VHF Marine Radio Station License Radio Call Sign FCC Radio License InformationProhibited Communications Canadian Ship Station LicensingFCC Notice FCC/INDUSTRY Canada InformatonVertex Standard General Information IntroductionOptions AccessoriesPacking List FBA-25ABattery Battery ChargingBattery REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Using the NC-88 Battery Charger FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery TrayBattery Safety Do not Short Battery Pack TerminalsDo not Incinerate Controls and Indicators Squelch SQL Switch Controls and Connections Power SWITCH/VOLUME ControlPUSH-TO-TALK PTT Switch BUSY/TX IndicatorKEY Preset KEYWX KEY Scan KEYIndicators Battery Indicator WX IndicatorMEM Indicator KEY Lock IndicatorInitial Setup OperationLMR Land Mobile Radio Channels ReceptionTransmit Time OUT Timer TOT TransmissionThis is AN FCC Requirement USA, CANADIAN, and International Bands Noaa Weather ChannelsNoaa Weather Alert Noaa Weather Alert Testing Scan Programmable Priority Scan Dual WatchEmergency Channel 16 USE Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 orOperating on Channel Preset Channels 1 ~ 8 Instant Access ProgrammingOperation SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE Enabling S.O.S Strobe OperationVoice Scrambler Unit To activate the Voice ScramblerSetup Mode  BEP KEY Beep DUL DW DisplayLP Lamp Mode SnL Scan LampSCr Voice Scrambler Requires optional FVP-31 Cloning Maintenance Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Probable Remedy CauseProduct Support Inquiries Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Channel USEVHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE 162.550 Weather receive only Eprib Page Page Warranty Standard Horizon ON-LINE Warranty Registration Transmitter SpecificationsGeneral ReceiverMemo Memo HX370S Marine Division of Vertex Standard