Standard Horizon Marine Radio HX460S User Manual

HX460S  
VHF/FM Marine  
Handheld Transceiver  
Owner's Manual  
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.  
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan  
YAESU U.S.A.  
17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.  
YAESU U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL DIVISION  
8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.  
YAESU EUROPE B.V.  
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands  
YAESU UK LTD.  
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close  
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.  
YAESU GERMANY GmbH  
Am Kronberger Hang 2, D-65824 Schwalbach, Germany  
YAESU HK LTD.  
11th Floor Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd.,  
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
 
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX460S! Whether this is your first  
portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORI-  
ZON equipment, The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to  
ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should  
provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harsh-  
est of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel  
stand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us should  
you require technical advice or assistance.  
We appreciate your purchase of the HX460S, and encourage you to read  
this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of the  
HX460S fully.  
FCC NOTICE  
NOTICE  
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-  
pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved  
in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA.  
NOTICE  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de-  
termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician  
for help.  
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION  
1.1 INTRODUCTION  
The HX460S is a miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF marine transceiver.  
The transceiver has 173 channels: 163 marine and 10 weather. The 163  
marine channels are switchable to comply with USA, International, or Cana-  
dian regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately  
selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key. Weather channels can  
also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key.  
The transceiver includes following features: Memory Scanning, Priority Scan-  
ning, NOAA Weather Alert, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD display,  
EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit  
Time-Out Timer(TOT).  
The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output, and has the selec-  
tion of 2.5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery  
life.  
The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit can be installed to pro-  
vide readout of the current barometric pressure.  
1.2 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATON  
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the  
license application.  
FCC Type Accepted ............................................................................ Part 80  
Output Power with CNB460 ..........1 W (Low), 2.5 W (Mid), and 5 W (High)  
Emission............................................................................................16K0F3E  
Frequency Range ................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz  
FCC Type Number.......................................................................K66HX460S  
Industry Canada Type Approval ........................................................ <<??>>  
Additional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing re-  
quirements, are contained in the companion document titled  
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also contains  
charts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver operating proce-  
dures,maintenance,factoryserviceinformation,andwarrantydata.  
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2. ACCESSORIES  
2.1 PACKING LIST  
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check  
it for the following contents:  
HX460S Transceiver  
CNB460 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
NC-72B 120VAC Wall Charger for CNB460  
CAT460 Antenna  
E-DC-19 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for the CNB460  
Quick Draw Belt Clip  
• Carring Strap  
• Owner’s Manual (P/N EC010N100)  
• Owner’s Manual Supplement (P/N E00005004)  
2.2 OPTIONS  
CNB460 1100mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
NC-72C 230-240 VAC Wall Charger for the CNB460  
NC-72U 230VAC Wall Charger for FNB-58LI  
FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case  
SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit  
CMP460 Noise-canceling Waterproof Speaker/Microphone  
VC-24 VOX Headset  
E-DC-19 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug  
E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only  
MCC460 Soft Case  
CAW230 SMA - SO239 Adapter  
Note: Before operating the HX460S for the first time, it is recommended that  
the battery be charged. Please see section 5.3 OPERATING BATTERY  
CHARGER for details.  
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3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
NOTE  
This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper-  
ating instructions, refer to section 4 of this manual. Refer to Figure 1 for  
the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections.  
3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL  
Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume.  
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SQUELCH SQL CONTROL  
Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate  
the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the  
Squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will de-  
grade the reception of wanted transmissions.  
MIC/SP JACK  
Accepts the optional CMP460 Speaker/Microphone or VC-24VOXHead-  
set. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled.  
Antenna Connector  
Connect the supplied CAT460 flexible antenna here.  
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PUSH-TO-TALK PTT SWITCH  
Activates transmission.  
LAMP KEY  
Turns the lamp (for LCD and Keypad back-lighting) on and off.  
Hold down this key to lock the displayed channel functions (except the  
H/L, PTT, and LAMP keys) so that they are not accidentally changed.  
The key lock symbol “  
” will appear, to indicate that the functions are  
locked. Hold down until the key lock symbol “  
the radio.  
” disappears to unlock  
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UP p KEY  
Selects the desired channel. Each press increases the channel number.  
When held down, the channels increase continuously.  
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Figure1  
Controls and Connectors  
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DOWN q KEY  
Selects the desired channel. Each press decreases the channel num-  
ber. When held down, the channels decrease continuously.  
16/9 KEY  
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down  
this key recalls channel 9.  
WX KEY  
Immediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any chan-  
nel location. Recalls the previously- selected working channel when the  
WX key is pressed again.  
Secondary use: When the 16/9 key is held and the WX key is pressed,  
the radio will change modes between the USA, International, and Cana-  
dian channel sets.  
MEM KEY  
Memorizes the selected channel for scanning. Holding this key will de-  
lete a memorized channel. (“MEM” appears on the LCD display during  
memory operation).  
H/L KEY  
Toggles the transmitter power level between High (5 Watts), Medium  
(2.5 Watts), and Low (1 Watt) of output. To change from Low power to  
Medium or High power, hold down this key on Canadian channel 13,  
USA channel 13 or 67. <<This can’t be right>>  
PRESET KEY  
Immediately recalls one of up to five user preset memories for operation  
(shown as  
A
-E  
on the LCD). Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls through  
the preset memory channels.  
SCAN KEY  
Starts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels. When  
scanning, press and hold this key to turn on and off priority scan (P is  
shown on the left side of the display during Priority scanning).  
EXT DC JACK  
This DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-16V  
DC).  
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3.2 INDICATORS  
Figure2  
Indicators  
Channel Display  
The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and  
reception modes. When the optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit  
is installed, the LCD may be configured to indicate the current Barometric  
Pressure.  
A Indicator  
Signifies ship-to-ship channels in USA or Canadian mode (whose counter-  
part in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator)  
channel).  
USA/CAN/INTL Indicator  
Denotes the “band” of operation for the particular channel. “USA” indicates  
the USA band; “CAN” indicates the Canadian band; and “INTL” indicates  
the International band. Refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for a list of  
channels.  
H/M/L Indicator  
” indicates high power; “ ” indicates medium power; and “ ” is for low  
power. “Blank” in this location indicates a reception-only channel.  
PRI Indicator  
Priority Scan is activated.  
SCN Indicator  
Scan is activated.  
TX Indicator  
Appears during transmission.  
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WX Indicator  
NOAA weather channel.  
MEM Indicator  
The channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory.”  
Battery Indicator  
This indicator appears when the battery capacity is approximately 60%. When  
the battery capacity is approximately 10%, this indicator will blinks.  
NOTE: The battery life indicator is accessed immediately by pressing the  
PTT switch. The battery indicator should be used only as a guide in charg-  
ing the CNB460 battery.  
KEY Lock Indicator  
When the symbol is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except for the  
H/L, PTT and LAMP keys.  
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4. OPERATION  
4.1 INITIAL SETUP  
NOTE  
Never key the transceiver without an antenna connected, as this may  
cause damage to the transceiver. Do not operate the transceiver while  
charging its battery.  
1. Install the belt clip on the transceiver, if desired.  
2. Install the nylon carrying strap on the the trans-  
ceiver, if desired.  
3. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see  
figure 6 and section 5.2).  
4. Install the antenna onto the transceiver.  
NOTE  
Water resistance of the transceiver is assured  
only when the battery pack and antenna are  
attached to the transceiver.  
Figure3  
Antenna Installation  
How 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.  
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4. To remove the HX460S from the  
Quick Draw Belt Clip, Rotate the  
HX460S 180 degrees, then slide  
the transceiver out from the Quick  
belt  
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(b)  
Figure4  
Draw Belt Clip (Figure 4-c).  
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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 after the noise disappears. This condition is known as the “Squelch  
Threshold.” If the knob is turned clockwise past this point, weak signals  
may not be received. No noise or no signal is heard until a signal is  
received that exceeds the squelch threshold.  
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6. To change channels, press the p or q key. Sometimes, a slight ad-  
justment of the squelch threshold is needed, as some channels have a  
higher noise level than others.  
7. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for a complete listing of  
all USA, International and Canadian VHF Marine channels and their uses.  
8. If necessary, press the LAMP key to turn on the display illumination. The  
lamp automatically turns off in about 5 seconds. To turn off the lamp  
sooner, press the LAMP key again.  
9. To “lock” the channel so that it is not accidentally changed, hold down  
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the LAMP key for about one second. This locks the p and q buttons  
and all the front panel controls except the H/L, PTT and LAMPkeys. The  
” symbol will appear on the display to indicate that the keypad is  
locked. Hold down the LAMP key for about one second to unlock the  
keys. The “ ” symbol will disappear from the display.  
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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 watts) or  
High power (5 watts) by pressing the H/L key until “ ” (Medium power)  
or “ ” (High power) is displayed.  
5. When receiving a signal, wait until theincoming signal stops before trans-  
mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.  
6. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. The “TX” indicator is  
displayed during transmission.  
7. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Hold the microphone about  
½ to 1 inch away from your mouth.  
8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.  
9. Refer to the OWNWER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for an overview of  
common transceiver operating procedures.  
4.4 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)  
While the PTT switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5 minutes.  
This prevents prolonged (unintentional) transmissions. About 10 seconds  
before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep sounds from the  
speaker. The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode, even  
if the PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch  
must first be released, then pressed again. ThisTime-Out Timer (TOT) pre-  
vents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck  
PTT switch.  
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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 CHANNELS  
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiver  
changes to the weather channel mode. This mode consists of a special  
pre-set memory bank containing the standard NOAA weather channels.  
2. The transceiver will be set to the last-used NOAA weather channel. Press  
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the p or q key to change to other weather channels.  
3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press the WX key. The trans-  
ceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to the  
weather channel mode.  
4.7 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  
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p or q key.  
2. Press the MEM key to store the channel into the transceiver’s scanning  
memory. “MEM” will be displayed on the LCD.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned.  
4. To delete a channel from the transceiver’s scan memory, press theMEM  
key again while the memorized channel is displayed. “MEM” will disap-  
pear from the display.  
5. All channels programmed remain in the transceiver’s scan memory even  
if the power is turned off. See section 4.17: “RESETTING THE  
TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR” to clear all channels from the  
transceiver’s scan memory.  
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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  
watch on a particularly important “priority channel.” The following channels  
can be set as the priority channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels A through E  
(Preset Channels are described in section 4.14).  
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 A to Preset B to  
Preset C to Preset D to Preset E with each press of the MEM key. The  
displayed channel will be set as the priority channel.  
2. For priority scanning, hold down the SCAN key during normal scanning.  
Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the priority  
channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed  
channel. A “P” is shown on the left side of the channel number during  
priority scanning.  
3. As an example of priority scanning, let us say that channels 06, 07, and  
08 are memorized in the transceiver’s scan memory. Priority scanning  
will proceed in the following sequence:  
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Priority Channel CH07 Priority Channel  
CH06  
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CH06  
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CH08 Priority Channel  
Priority Channel ……  
4. Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a programmed  
channel, the transceiver will shift to a “dual watch” mode between this  
channel and the priority channel. Therefore, your priority watching of the  
designated channel is not compromised when the scanner has paused  
on an active channel.  
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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.  
2. Press the SCAN key to start the scan.  
3. The memorized weather channels are scanned along with the regular  
memorized channels. Scanning will not stop, however, on the (continu-  
ous) weather broadcast channels unless the weather alert tone is re-  
ceived.  
4. When an alert is received on a weather channel, scanning stops and the  
transceiver emits a beeping tone that will stay on for 5 minutes or until  
the user presses the WX key to listen to the Weather Alert.  
4.10 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16  
1. To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any channel.  
2. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another channel.  
3. See the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional emergency  
operating practices.  
4. To recall the previously-used channel when you are finished on channel  
16, press the 16/9 key again.  
4.11 CHANNEL 9  
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contacts  
with other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key for 1 second to select channel 9.  
You should shift to a different channel, by mutual agreement with the other  
vessel’s operator, after contact is established (so as to keep the hailing chan-  
nel clear for other users).  
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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  
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; if pressed and held again  
the power output from 1 Watt  
to 5 Watts  
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2.5 Watts  
will be selected. When the PTT switch is released, the trans-  
ceiver will revert to low power. Press and hold in the H/L key again if you  
need High power on a subsequent transmission.  
4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67  
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between  
ships, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by  
pressing the H/L key. When the PTT switch released, the transceiver will  
revert to low power.  
4.14 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E): INSTANT ACCESS  
Five user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Press-  
ing the PRESET key provides activates the user-assigned channel bank. If  
the PRESET key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert  
beep will be emitted twice from the speaker.  
4.14.1 Programming  
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Hold down the PRESET key, and press the p or q key (repeatedly, if  
necessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular oper-  
ating channels) is displayed.  
With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key. The  
A” notation will appear on the LCD display, indicating that the displayed  
channel is now saved in the Preset Channel A position.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channels  
b ~ E.  
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To delete a Preset Channel, hold down the PRESET key and press the p  
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or q key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed, then  
release the PRESET key.  
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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 theright of the channel number (described  
in the section 3.2 of this Owner’s Manual).  
4.15 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. Refer to the channel  
charts in the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.  
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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 the  
transceiver by referring to the following illustration:  
SU-1 Operation  
1. Set the SQUELCHCONTROL knob to the “Squelch Threshold” point.  
2. Hold down the H/L key for at least 1 second; this initiates measurement  
of the current Barometric Pressure.  
3. After few seconds, the current Barometric Pressure (in mm of Hg) will  
appear on the display.  
4. To return to normal operation, again hold down the H/L key until the  
HX460 shows the last selected working channel; alternatively, turn the  
squelch counter-clockwise until noise is heard. The display will revert to  
the last channel selected. Return the squelch control to the “threshold”  
position to resume normal operation.  
Installation of the SU-1  
1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if  
used.Remove the battery pack.  
2. Locate the connector for the SU-1 under the caution seal in the battery  
compartment on the back of the radio, just peel off the caution seal.  
3. Align the connector on the SU-1 with the transceiver’s connector  
and gently press the unit into place.  
4. Affix the new (supplied with the SU-1) caution seal, and replace the  
battery. Installation is now complete.  
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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.  
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5. Press the p or q key select the status or value of the Menu item.  
6. After completing your adjustment, press the 16/9 key to save the new  
setting and exit to normal operation.  
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4.17.1 beP KEY BEEP  
Function: Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper.  
Available Values: ON/OFF  
Default: ON  
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4.17.2 LP LAMP MODE  
Function: Select the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.  
Available Values: KEY/TGL (Toggle)/5 (5 second)  
Default: KEY  
KEY:  
Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is  
pressed.  
TGL (Toggle):Pressing the LAMP key toggles the LCD/Keypad lamp On/  
Off.  
5 (5 second): Pressing the LAMP key illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 sec-  
onds.  
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4.17.3 SCL SCAN LAMP  
Function: Enable/Disable the Scan lamp while scanning is paused.  
Available Values: ON/OFF  
Default: OFF  
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4.17.4 SCn SCAN DISPLAY  
Function: Select the display mode while scanning.  
Available Values: nor (Normal)/SPL (Special)  
Default: nor (Normal)  
nor (Normal): Changes the channel number accordance with scanning  
SPL (Special):The channel number does not change during scanning. How-  
ever, the channel number changes, when the scanner is  
stopped, to indicate the channel number on which the radio  
has stopped.  
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4.17.5 bro BAROMETRIC PRESSURE) [  
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Requires optional SU-1  
Function: Select the unit of the Barometric Pressure display.  
Available Values: HG (mm Hg)/HPA  
Default: HG (mm Hg)  
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4.17.6 boF BAROMETRIC PRESSURE OFFSET) [  
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Requires optional SU-1  
Function: Calibrating the Barometric Pressure meter.  
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Press the p or q key to set theHX460S’s Barometric Pressure display to  
match a Calibrated Barometer’s displayed pressure. See page <<??>> for  
a Barometric Pressure Conversion Chart.  
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4.18 CLONING  
The HX460S includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory  
and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another  
HX460S. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another:  
1. Turn both radios off.  
2. Connect the (optional) CT-32 Clone Cable between theMIC/SP jacks of  
the two transceivers.  
3. Hold down the PRESET key and then turn on the transceiver. Do this for  
both transceivers (the order of switching the radios on does not matter);  
c Ln ” will appear on the display on both transceivers.  
4. On the Destination transceiver, press the MEM key (“c r ” will appear on  
the LCD).  
5. Press the 16/9 key on the Source transceiver; “c S ” will appear on the  
Source radio, and the data will now be transferred.  
6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, cE” will displayed. Check  
your cable connections and battery voltage, and try again.  
7. If the data transfer is successful, the Destination transceiver will return  
to normal operation; Turn both transceivers off and disconnect the Clone  
cable. You can then turn the transceivers back on, and begin normal  
operation.  
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4.19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR  
Resetting the microprocessor restores the initial, factory-supplied conditions  
in the transceiver. These are called the “default” conditions. To reset the  
microprocessor, first turn the transceiver off. Then, while pressing and hold-  
ing in the WX and SCAN keys, turn the transceiver on. The default condi-  
tions are:  
No channel numbers are in scan memory.  
Channel 16 is the priority channel.  
Channel 16 will be selected when the transceiver is turned on.  
WX channel 01 will be recalled when the WX key is pressed.  
Preset Channels are unassigned.  
NOTE  
The above procedure also resets the microprocessor. Perform this pro-  
cedure if an operational problem occurs which cannot be solved by nor-  
mal operating procedures.  
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5. BATTERY  
The CNB460 is a high performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high ca-  
pacity in a very compact package.  
CAUTION  
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, CNB460 battery pack should only  
be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.  
5.1 BATTERY CHARGING  
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged  
by connecting the NC-72 battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V  
DC power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19 DC adapter with  
cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-72, E-DC-6  
and E-DC-19 will charge a completely discharged CNB460 battery pack in  
about 3 hours.  
5.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  
1. Turn the transceiver off.  
2. To remove, open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the trans-  
ceiver, then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver.  
3. To install, insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the  
back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in  
place with a “click.”  
Close the Battery Pack Latch  
Figure6  
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5.3 USING THE NC-72 BATTERY CHARGER  
1. Turn the transceiver off.  
2. Insert the miniature plug on the end of  
the NC-72 Battery Charger cable into the  
EXT DC jack of the transceiver.  
3. Plug the NC-72 into a 120 VAC wall out-  
let.  
4. The indicator will glow red, indicating that  
charging has begun.  
5. When charging is completed, the red  
indicator will change to green. Remove  
the plug from the EXT DC jack when  
charging has been accomplished.  
6. Replace the rubber gasket in its place  
to protect the inside of the transceiver  
from the water.  
We do not keep the water-proof while  
opening the gasket.  
Figure7  
5.4 FBA-23 BATTERY CASE  
FBA-23 is a battery case that holds two alkaline batteries and is used with  
the HX460S transceiver. Alkaline batteries can be used for transmission in  
an emergency, but power output will only be 0.9 W, and battery life will be  
short.  
1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 with the Nega-  
tive [–] side of the batteries touching the spring  
connections inside the FBA-23.  
2. Insert the FBA-23 into the battery compartment on  
the back of the transceiver, then close the Battery  
Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “click.”  
Note: The battery indicator on the transceiver is only  
applicable to theFNB-V75LIrechargeable battery. Dis-  
regard this indication when using alkaline batteries.  
Figure8  
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5.5 BATTERY SAFETY  
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batter-  
ies. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if  
misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please  
observe the following precautions:  
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS  
Shorting the terminals that power to the transceiver can cause sparks, se-  
vere overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient  
duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose  
battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips, keys,  
tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the termi-  
nals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals  
that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver  
are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard.  
DO NOT INCINERATE  
Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire may  
cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.  
DISPOSE OF BATTERY PACKS PROPERLY  
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. For  
requirements in your area, check with the dealer from  
whom you purchased your transceiver. The symbol  
shown at the right is a reminder that the battery packs  
are recyclable.  
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6. MAINTENANCE  
For preventive maintenance and instructions on obtaining factory service,  
please refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. For general trouble-  
shooting, refer to this Troubleshooting Chart.  
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART  
SYMPTON  
PROBABLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
The SCAN key  
does not start the  
scan.  
No channels  
memorized.  
Use the MEM key to enter  
desired channels into the  
transceiver’s memory.  
Squelch is not  
adjusted.  
Adjust the squelch to  
threshold or to the point  
where noise just disappears.  
Further adjustment of the  
squelch control may elimi-  
nate incoming signals.  
The USA/INTL/  
CAN modes do  
not function.  
Proper operation  
not followed.  
HOLD down the 16/9 key  
and press the WX key.  
Rotating the  
SQUELCH  
Low battery.  
Charge battery. Refer to  
section 5 of this manual.  
CONTROL knob  
does not eliminate  
background  
noise.  
Cannot change  
any function.  
Key Lock is on.  
Turn Key Lock off.  
Key Lock does  
not function.  
Proper operation  
not followed.  
Hold down the LAMP key for  
1 second.  
Indicator does not Defective battery  
Contact your Vertex Horizon  
dealer.  
light when  
charging a  
battery.  
FNB-58LI.  
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7. SPECIFICATIONS  
7.1 General  
Frequencyrange:  
TX: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz  
RX:156.050 - 163.275 MHz  
All US, Canadian & International channels  
10 weather channels  
25 kHz  
Number of channels:  
Channelspacing:  
Modulationtype:  
Supplyvoltage:  
16K0G3E  
7.2 VDC  
Currentconsumption:  
Standby: 45 mA  
Saver on: 20 mA  
RX: 190 mA  
TX: 1.6 A (H)/0.9 A (M)/0.6 A (L)  
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)  
10 hours @ 5 W (HI)  
15 hours @2.5W (MID)  
19 hours @ 1 W (LOW)  
37.8 (H) x 23.6 (W) x 11.41 (D) in  
96 (H) x 60 (W) x 29 (D) mm  
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Temperaturerange:  
Battery life:  
(STBY:RX:TX = 18:1:1)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
7.2 Transmitter  
Frequencyrange:  
RF output power:  
Spuriousemissions:  
AF distortion:  
156.025 - 157.425 MHz  
5 W/2.5 W/1 W @7.2 V or 13.8 V  
At least 65 dB down  
<5 % @1 kHz  
±5 kHz  
Maxdeviation:  
Frequencystability:  
FM noise:  
±5 ppm  
>40 dB down  
Microphonetype:  
Microphoneimpedance:  
Condenser  
2 kW  
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7.3 Receiver  
Frequencyrange:  
Circuit type:  
IFs:  
156.050 - 163.275MHz  
Double-conversion superheterodyne  
1st: 21.7 MHz  
2nd: 450 kHz  
Sensitivity:  
0.2 µV 12 dB SINAD  
Adjacent channel selectivity: 70 dB  
Intermodulationresponse: 70 dB  
Spuriousresponserejection: 70 dB  
Speakerimpedance:  
8 W  
AF output:  
0.4 W @ 8 W 10 % THD (7.2V)  
0.5 W @ 8 W 10 % THD (13.8V)  
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MEMO  
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Copyright 2000  
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.  
All rights reserved.  
No portion of this manual  
may be reproduced  
without the permission of  
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.  
Printed in Japan  
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