INTRINSICALLY SAFE COMMERCIAL GRADE VHF WITH LMR CHANNELS

HX400IS Owner's Manual

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

MAIN FEATURES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DIMENSIONS

INTRINSICALLY SAFE Submersible 5 Watt Commercial Grade Handheld VHF with LMR Channels

  • Intrinsically safe
  • Submersible IPX8 (4.92 feet or 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)
  • Selectable 5 or 1 Watt transmit power output
  • Noise Cancelling Microphone
  • 40 Programmable Land Mobile Channels 134 MHz to 174 MHz with CTCSS and DCS signaling
  • Programmable channel names
  • NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert
  • Low battery indicator
  • Built in Voice Scrambler for private communications
  • All USA, International and Canadian Marine Channels
  • Optional speaker microphones and headsets available
  • Supplied with 3200mAh Li-Ion battery, and 110 VAC 3-hour quick charger
  • Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, Tri-watch and Dual Watch
  • Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
  • Key lock
  • 3 Year Waterproof Warranty
  • Country of Origin: Japan
Antennas & Adapters
CAT460 Rubber Duck Antenna
CN-3 SMA to BNC Adaptor
Batteries & Trays
SBR-45LIIS 3200mAh Intrinsically Safe Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Chargers
E-DC-19A DC CABLE
SAD-1460B 110V SAD-1460B 110V
SAD-1460C 220V SAD-1460C 220V
SAD-24_25 Wall Charger
SBH-36 Charging Cradle
Microphones
CMP460 Submersible Noice-Cancelling Speaker Mic
SSM-21A Submersible Commercial Grade Speaker Microphone with Heavy Duty Belt Clip
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HX400IS Owners Manual Updated 2-14-2017
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How can I check to see if my radio is receiving correctly? I don’t seem to hear anyone talking.

Try switching the radio over to the Weather channel mode. When you are in this mode the USA will disappear and be replaced by WX on your screen. Make sure you check all 10 weather channels to find your local one. If you receive weather loud and clear, this is a good sign your radios receiver is working as the radio only has one receiver. You may be out of range of other boaters, or you may be listening on channels no one is actively using at the time.

Intrinsically Safe

The submersible HX400IS intrinsically safe handheld VHF is built to withstand the day-in day-out punishment in hostile commercial environments. The HX400IS, SBR-29LIIS Intrinsically Safe battery pack, and optional SSM-14A and CMP460 speaker microphones all meet ANSI/UL 913-5th Ed. requirements for: Class I: Flammable Gases, Vapors, or Liquids Div. 1 Group C (Ethylene), Group D (Propane), Class II: Combustible Dusts, Div. 1 Group E (Metals), Group F (Coal), Group G (Grain), Class III: Ignitable Fibers & Flyings, Temperature Code: T3.

Lithium-ion battery and charger

The HX400IS is supplied with a whopping 3200 mAh Lithium-Ion battery that will keep you talking for about 18 hours. There is no need to worry about the time it takes to fully charge the huge 3200mA battery as the HX400IS is supplied with a 3-hour rapid charger.

Marine and Land Mobile Channels

The HX400IS is factory programmed with all USA, Canadian and International and NOAA Weather channels. It also has the capability to be programmed with 40 Land Mobile Radio (137-174MHz) channels with CTCSS or DCS signaling by a Standard Horizon dealer. Note: These channels do require the appropriate Federal Communications Communication license.

Built-in Noise Canceling Mic and Voice scrambler

The HX400IS will surpass your voice transmissions expectations in noisy and windy environments with the built-in noise canceling microphone. No need to purchase an optional voice scrambler for secure communications as the HX400IS has it built-in. The internal scrambler is compatible with Standard Horizon VHF Fixed Mount and Handheld VHF 4-code scramblers.

Loud speaker audio

The HX400IS is designed to be heard in even the noisiest environments with 700mW of power supplied to the internal speaker.

Speaker Microphone Connection

Optional speaker microphone or headsets are available to assist with your communications needs.

Programmable Channel Names

The HX400IS is supplied from the factory preloaded with description of the use of Marine channels (16-Distress, 22A-USCG, 71-Pleasure). The channel names may be customized by the user to easily understand the use of each channel.

NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert

10 NOAA and Canadian Weather channels are pre-programmed and easily selectable using the dedicated WX key. In addition, the HX400IS can be set to monitor WX channels and provide an audible alert to inform of pending storm advisories.

Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch

Scanning is not an issue with the HX400IS. The radio can be setup to scan any number of channels with or without a priority channel or simply can be setup to scan between a priority channel and on other channel (dual watch).

10 favorite channel recall - Preset Key

Dedicated key that allows programming and quick selection of up to 10 favorite Marine VHF or NOAA Weather channels.

Battery Life indication

The display shows a battery bar graph guage to inform the charge left in the Lithium-ion battery.