Standard Horizon HX370S owner manual Product Support Inquiries Channel Assignments

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7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX370S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site (www.standardhorizon.com), send an E-mail marinetech@vxstdusa.com, or contact the Product Support team at (800)767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.

8. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.

1.VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System.

2.Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A (such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Cana- dian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International as- signments are duplex channels. International channels do not use “Al- pha” numbers. If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will some- times ask you to “go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Chan- nel 22 instead of 22A, and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C (USA/International/Canada) con- trol or combination of controls. Channel 22 (without an “A” is an Interna- tional duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the display; on others “Alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting.

3.Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communi- cating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels. See page 23 for additional information.

4.The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each trans- mission. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for trans- mitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified

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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/INDUSTRY Canada Informaton FCC NoticeVertex Standard General Information IntroductionOptions AccessoriesPacking List FBA-25ABattery Charging BatteryBattery REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Using the NC-88 Battery Charger FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery TrayDo not Short Battery Pack Terminals Battery SafetyDo 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 ReceptionTransmission Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTThis is AN FCC Requirement Noaa Weather Channels USA, CANADIAN, and International BandsNoaa Weather Alert Noaa Weather Alert Testing Scan Programmable Priority Scan Dual WatchEmergency Channel 16 USE Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 orOperating on Channel Programming Preset Channels 1 ~ 8 Instant AccessOperation SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE Enabling S.O.S Strobe OperationVoice Scrambler Unit To activate the Voice ScramblerSetup Mode  BEP KEY Beep DUL DW Display SnL Scan Lamp LP Lamp Mode SCr 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