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Congratulations on your purchase of the HX270E! 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.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX270E, and encourage you to read
this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of the
HX270E fully.
ABOUT VHF MARINE RADIO
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156
and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163
MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances
that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through
objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range de-
pends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power
output of the transmitter. The approximate distance a portable 5W radio
may communicate is about 5 miles in if there are no obstructions (build-
ings, hills etc.) restricting line of sight transmission.
Attention in Case of Use
This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted.
For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum man-
agement authority. For actual usage con-
tact your dealer or sales shop in order to
get your transceiver adjusted to the allo-
cated frequency range.
List of the practicable area
AUT BEL DNK FIN
FRA DEU GRC ISL
IRL ITA LIE LUX
NLD NOR PRT ESP
SWE CHE GBR