Entel HTx44 Series Marine VHF Radio Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The Entel HTx44 series are a range of professional IP68 submersible marine handheld radios that operate on the VHF marine band. They feature 56 marine international channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels.

This quick guide provides basic guidance for operating your radio. A full version of this user guide is available to download from the Entel website: www.entel.co.uk.

To meet specific requirements, radios may have been customized by an Entel dealer. Such features will be explained in a separate dealer-issued guide.

Packing List

The standard packing list includes:

• HTx44 Marine VHF radio
• CNBxxx Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack
• CBH950 Spring loaded belt clip
• CCAHT Trickle charger pod
• CAT40 High efficiency antenna
• CWCHT Mains adaptor
• ASPACKCAHV3 Bulkhead screw and spacer kit

Optional Accessories

Attaching and removing accessories:

1. To attach an accessory, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking screw [anticlockwise] (leave the cover attached or store safely).
2. Plug the accessory into the socket, then carefully tighten the locking screw [clockwise] until finger tight (do not over tighten or use any implement).
3. To remove an accessory, unscrew the accessory's locking screw by hand [anticlockwise].
4. Ensure you re-fit the accessory socket cover. The radio is not submersible without the socket covered.

Battery Information

Battery charging:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug it in.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red ? and charging begins.
4. When charging is complete, the charger status LED changes from red ? to green ?. A fully discharged battery pack takes approximately 6 hours to recharge.

Battery pack precautions:

• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged, as this may reduce its lifespan.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger.
• Ensure the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
• Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers.
• Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.

DANGER: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY! Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit ?️ to avoid danger. If the safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged directly, they may generate extreme heat ?, smoke, rupture, and emit flames.

Controls & Indicators

The radio features the following controls and indicators:

• 1. On/Off button [?]: Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
• 2. Volume control [?]: Adjusts audio volume.
• 3. Channel up / down buttons [⬆️ / ⬇️]: Navigate through channels.
• 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button [PTT]: Press to speak and release to listen.
• 5. Dealer programmable button: Functionality is dealer-defined.
• 6. LED Indicator [?]:
  • Red steady ?: Transmitting.
  • Red flashing slowly ?: Battery needs recharging.
  • Green ?: Receiving.
• 7. Channel mode button: Changes channel mode between INT (International), USA, and CAN (Canada).
• 8. Function Buttons:
  • MEM Button: Adds or removes the currently selected channel to or from the scan list.
  • SCAN Button: Starts/stops scanning channels added to the scan list plus CH16.
  • 16 Button: Toggles between the currently selected channel and channel 16.
  • MON Button: Short press momentarily opens squelch. Long press latches squelch open (short press re-sets).
• 9. Microphone [?]: For voice transmission.

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Attaching/removing the antenna:

1. To attach, carefully align the antenna with the socket. Screw in the antenna [clockwise] (taking care not to cross the thread) until it is seated firmly. Ensure the accessory cover's rubber ring ⚪ is between the antenna and the top of the radio.

2. To remove, unscrew the antenna [anticlockwise].

Attaching / removing the battery pack:

1. To attach, locate the pegs ? on the bottom of the battery into the slots ?️ on the radio and press the top of the battery against the radio. Secure the battery by tightening the screw [clockwise] by hand (do not use any implement or over tighten).

2. To remove, unscrew the locking screw ? [anticlockwise] and pull the battery away from the top of the radio.

Switching On, Reception and Switching Off

1. To switch on, press and hold the on/off button [?] on the front of the radio.
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it will emit a fanfare tone ?.
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is indicated by the LED flashing amber ? once every 5 seconds, signaling that the radio is ready for use.
4. Adjust the volume control [?] to select the desired volume level.
5. Using the channel buttons [⬆️ / ⬇️], ensure the correct channel is selected.
6. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will illuminate steady green ? and audio will be emitted from the radio's speaker or audio accessory (if attached).
7. When finished using the radio, switch off by pressing and holding the on/off button [?] until the radio beeps ? and the LED/LCD is extinguished.

Transmitting

1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the "Switching On, Reception and Switching Off" section.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
3. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before transmitting. The radio cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
4. Press the Push To Talk (PTT) button [PTT] to begin your transmission. The LED illuminates red ? to confirm transmission.
5. For best transmitted speech quality, talk directly into the radio's microphone [?] at approximately 4cm from your mouth.
6. Note: Talking into the top of the radio or with your mouth further away will result in poor quality speech.
7. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT button [PTT].

ATEX Information

The following ATEX certifications apply to specific models:

Certificates:

• Cert no. VTT 06 ATEX 043X
• Cert no. VTT 06 ATEX 036X
• Cert no. VTT 05 ATEX 009X
• Cert no. ITS08ATEX25772X
• Cert no. ITS03ATEX21290X
• Cert no. ITS11ATEX27318X

Permitted Models for ATEX Accessories:

The Entel ATEX transceivers should only be used with the specific, permitted accessories detailed below. For a detailed specification on all products listed, please visit the Entel webpage.

Accessories & Permitted Models:

ATEX Marking:

• HT9XX marking: Ex II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
• HT8XX marking: Ex II 2G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb

Approvals:

Above approvals apply to specific models only.

Notified Bodies:

• Sira Certification (Notified Body No. 0518)
• Intertek (Notified Body No. 0359)

EU Declaration of Conformity

Entel UK Limited declares that the radio equipment type HT844 V2 and HT944 V2 complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.entel.co.uk/red.

This declaration is also valid for Directive 2014/34/EU for models HT844 V2 series and HT944 V2 series, with ATEX certifications EN 60079-0:2012 and EN 60079-11:2012.

Related Certificates:

• HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series: Sira 10ATEX2066X

Quality Assurance Notification: Intertek, Intertek House, Leatherhead KT22 7SB, UK.

Signed by: Mike Jamieson, Quality Manager

Date: 1st May 2017