Standard Horizon HX-300 - Manual (Page 23)

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6. BASIC OPERATION
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
 False distress or emergency messages:
 Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
 Messages to or from a vessel on land;
 Transmission while on land;
 Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).
6.2 INITIAL SETUP
1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “ 4.2.2 BATTERY
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL”).
2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the an-
tenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it
is snug. Do not over-tighten.
6.3 RECEPTION
1. Press and hold the key for two seconds to turn the radio “on”.
2. Press the key twice (“ SQL” will be blinking).
3. While “ SQL” is blinking, press the key until the
“ ” indicator will appear on the display, then
press the key.
4. Press the key (“ VOL” will be blinking).
5. While “ VOL” is blinking, press the / key until
the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-
able level, then press the key.
6. Activate the squelch adjusting mode by pressing the
key twice (the “ SQL” indicator blinks). Press the
key until the random noise disappears, then
press the key. This state is known as the “Squelch
Threshold”.
5. Press the or key to select the desired chan-
nel. Refer to section “ 9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL
ASSIGNMENTS” for available channels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (press
the key, followed by the / key) to the de-
sired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD
is displayed indicating that the channel is being used
or the radio is not squelched.