HT844 / HT944 User Guide v07/10

Professional submersible marine handheld transceivers

ATEX approved Intrinsically Safe

Common Information
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 Table of Contents
Common Information (all models) Page
Certification 2
Introduction 3
TOC

Packing List 3
Radio Care 3
Preparing Your Radio For Use 4
Battery Care / Information 5 and 6
Using Your Radio 7
Reception 7
Transmitting 7
Channels 8
Functions 9
The Scan Function 9
VOX (Voice Operate Transmit) 9
LCD Indicators 10
Optional Accessories 11 and 12
Standard Features 12
Controls 13 and 14
Glossary of Terms 15
Troubleshooting 16
Channel Chart 17 to 19

HT844
Technical Specifications 20 and 21

HT944
Technical Specifications 22 and 23

Certification 24
Notes 25 and 26

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 Certification
Declaration of Conformity

Certificate
HT Series ATEX V2 declaration of conformity; Rev 02; 09 April 2010
Entel UK Limited
320 Centennial Avenue
Centennial Park
Elstree
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 3TJ
United Kingdom
Declares under our sole responsibility that the product range:
HT844 / HT944 Series Handheld Radio Transceiver HT Series ATEX V2
Conforms to the following standards or other nominative documents:
• EN 301 178-2 V1.2.2, EN 60945:2002, EN60950, in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC.
• EN 60079-0:2006, EN 60079-0:2009, EN60079-11:2007 in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC

Related Certificate:

94/9/EC: Sira 10ATEX2066X Marking: II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb

II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Notified Body No. 0518
Sira Certification, Rake Lane, Chester CH4 9JN, UK
Quality Assurance Notification:
Intertek
Notified Body No. 0359
Intertek, Intertek House, Leatherhead KT22 7SB, UK
R&TTE:
Trac
Notified Body No. 0891

M Austin

Quality Manager
Rev 02; 09 April 2010
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 Introduction
The Entel HT844 and HT944 are professional marine handheld transceivers that operate on the VHF marine band.
The HT844 and HT944 have 58 marine international channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels. The 58
marine channels are switchable to comply with International, USA or Canadian regulations, which can be done
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directly via the radio’s keypad. It has an emergency channel, which can be immediately selected from any channel
using the 16 button.
The HT844 and HT944 commercial grade HT Series 2.0 portables utilise the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery
technology and includes the following features: scan, battery life indicator, VOX (voice activated transmit), low
battery indicator, large LCD with back light.

Packing List
• HTX44 Radio. • CATXX Antenna .
• CNB950E Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery. • User guide CD.
• CBH950 Spring loaded belt clip.

Radio Care
Warranty Cleaning your Radio
The HTX44 comes with a 24 month warranty, After exposure to any potentially corrosive substance
for details see our full terms & conditions. including salt water it is recommended to thoroughly
Advice wash the transceiver in fresh water. If washing with the
battery removed from the radio, ensure that the battery
• Do not use options or accessories not
specified by Entel.
is not immersed in water and clean only with a damp
• Ensure that the radio is used within the cloth.
parameters for which it was designed. Note: Do not
• Please switch the transceiver off before wash the
connecting optional accessories.
transceiver if
Warning you suspect the
Turn the transceiver off in the following locations: waterproofing
• In explosive atmospheres (flammable gas, dust seal may be
including metallic and grain powders etc) damaged. Please
outside of the radio’s ATEX approval rating. return to your
• Whilst taking on fuel or while parked near a supplier for
fuel station. inspection /
• Near explosives or blasting sites. repair.
• In aircraft, medical institutions or near persons
known to be wearing a pacemaker.
Caution
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver
for any reason. End of Life Disposal
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna When your Entel transceiver reaches the end of its useful
terminal or any exposed metallic parts of the life, please ensure that the unit is disposed of in an
aerial as this may result in a burn. environmentally friendly way. For country specific
• Please check and observe regulations in your information please see: www.entel.co.uk/recycling.
country with regard to use whilst driving.

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 Preparing Your Radio For Use
Attaching / Removing the Battery Pack 1 2
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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
battery by tightening the screw clockwise by hand
(Do not over tighten).

2 To remove, unscrew the locking screw

anticlockwise and pull the battery away from the
top of the radio.
3 4
Attaching / Removing the Aerial

3 To attach, carefully align the aerial with the socket.

Screw in the aerial clockwise (taking care not to
cross the thread) until it is seated firmly against the
top of the radio.

4 To remove, unscrew the aerial anti-clockwise.

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Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip
a
5 To attach, slot the clip onto the slot on the
back of the battery and slide up until you
hear a “click”

6 To remove, pull the tab towards the belt b

clip (a). Then slide the belt clip

downwards (b)

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 Battery Care / Information
Introduction Battery Pack
Your Entel radio is supplied with a high performance • If a battery is not to be used for an extended
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. These batteries: period of time (e.g. several months) remove
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• Extend talk time the battery pack from the equipment and store
• Reduce the battery’s size and weight in a cool and dry location (around 0°C) part
• Do not suffer from ‘memory effect’ that charged
reduces the life of Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries Do not fully discharge the battery before
• Have a low toxicity, therefore reducing the storage
impact on the environment • Each charge cycle reduces the battery’s life.
Minimise the number of times you charge your
Battery Pack Precautions battery especially in hotter environments which
further shortens a battery’s life
• Switch the transceiver OFF before charging
• Charge the battery pack before use
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already Battery Charging
fully charged 1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod.
• Charge the battery in accordance with the The LED status light will illuminate green
instructions enclosed with your charger. indicating ready for charge
• Do not charge the transceiver and/or battery 2. Turn the transceiver off
pack if they are wet 3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod,
• Do not charge the battery pack in a hazadous either with or without the transceiver attached.
area The LED status light changes from green to red
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous and trickle charge begins
4. A fully discharged battery pack will take
components. Please: approximately 6 hours to charge, depending on
• Do Not disassemble or reconstruct battery the remaining power condition. When charge is
• Do Not short-circuit the battery complete, the LED status light turns green.
• Do Not incinerate or apply heat to the battery
• Do Not immerse the battery in water unless The battery pack has an over-current protection
attached securely to the radio or get it wet by circuit fitted. When charging a completely
other means discharged battery i.e. first charge, ensure the
• Use only the specified charger and observe battery is removed from the radio and then
charging requirements re-attach (if fitted to radio when charging). This will
• Do Not pierce the battery with any object or reset the protection circuitry and ensure
strike it with an instrument normal operation. This process will need to be
• Do Not use the battery pack if it is damaged repeated if the battery is allowed to completely
in any way discharge in the future. In normal use this is unlikely.
• Do Not reverse-charge or reverse-connect
the battery
• Do Not touch a ruptured or leaking battery
If liquids from the battery get into your eyes,
immediately:
• Wash your eyes out with fresh water and
avoiding rubbing them.
• Seek medical treatment

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 Battery Care / Information
Battery Indicator
For your safety and convenience your transceiver
continually monitors the battery pack and gives an

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indication on the LCD:
• 3 Segments: Fully charged
• 2 Segments: 1 hour
• 1 Segment: 20 mins

Note: Only genuine Entel batteries should be used.

With Entel batteries customer satisfaction is After 450 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a
assured, as you avoid risks from sub standard, series of long warning beeps that indicate the
potentially dangerous battery packs from 3rd party number fo times the battery has been charged
manufacturers, ensuring it delivers the expected exceeds the charge count & the battery needs to be
capacity and endurance. replaced.

On HT series batteries a breathable membrane is Note: only genuine Entel batteries should be used.
used. This is clearly marked on the battery label. Only genuine batteries offer the battery charge
Piercing the membrane will allow water ingress to count feature informing you when the battery is
the battery and will invalidate the warranty. reaching the end of its useful life. Non ATEX
batteries will not work on ATEX radios ensuring
Battery Communications customer safety.
Each battery used with your radio has a
microprocessor fitted, which logs the number of
times your battery has been charged.
On a radio with an LCD display, the number of
times the battery has been charged, together with
the remaining charge cycles available, will be shown
during switch on (if not de-activated by your
dealer).

The warranty on all batteries is the same as the

radio or 450 charge cycles, whichever is the sooner.
After 420 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a
series of short tones, and on LCD models a waste
bin icon will flash to alert you to the need to buy a
new battery.

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 Using Your Radio
Turning the Radio On and Off
To turn the radio ON press and hold the red power button until the LCD iluminates and a power
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on tone is generated after 1 second to indicate the transceiver has passed its self-diagnostic test.
To turn the radio OFF press and hold the power button until the LCD displays “POWERING OFF”
and its illumination switches off.
Using Your Radio
Before using your radio you may need to adjust the volume on the radio to take in to account
background noise. Adjust the volume using the rotary control on the top of the radio.

Reception
1. Turn the transceiver on using the power button. During standby the LED indicator will pulse
amber every 3 seconds, verifying its circuitry is functioning correctly. Adjust the volume using the
rotary control on top of the radio. After power-on, the transceiver will always default to the last
channel selected.
2. Select the desired channel using the [UP/DOWN] buttons. A full listing of channels can be found
on page 17 to 19.
3. When receiving a signal the LED indicator illuminates green.

Transmitting
1. Perform steps 1 through 2 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
3. For communications over short distances, press the [H/L] button or press & hold the MEM button
to toggle from High Power (4 watts) to Low power (1 watt) denoted by an L on the LCD,
(available on the HT844 only). Transmitting on 1 watt prolongs battery life, and should be selected
whenever possible.
4. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before transmitting. The transceiver cannot
transmit and receive simultaneously.
5. Press the [PTT] (Push-To-Talk) button to begin your transmission. To confirm transmission is in
progress, the LCD indicator illuminates TX and the LED illuminates red.
6. Hold the transceiver 1 inch from your mouth and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
7. When the transmission is finished release the [PTT] button.

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 Channels
International (INT), USA and Canadian (CAN) Modes
The HT844 / HT944 has 3 different modes: International (INT), USA and Canadian (CAN), which

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are displayed on the LCD. These modes can be changed by applying the “Change Mode” function
to a button. The mode can be selected by pressing the button to toggle through the options and
pressing the PTT to select the desired mode.

Emergency Channels
To select the emergency channel, press the [16] button from any channel. Channel 16 appears on
the display.
To recall the previous channel used, press the [16] button once again.

Monitor Channels
Press the monitor button [MON] to defeat the squelch mute this is displayed as a speaker on
the LCD and release to mute the radio. A long press will hold the squelch mute open until
pressed again to cancel again to return to squelch mute.

SIMPLEX / DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Your transceiver has been factory programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry 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 set
and whether USA, Canadian (CAN), or International (INT) mode is selected.
Refer to the channel charts listed on pages 17 to 19 of this user manual.
If you have a licence to use a specific simplex or semi-duplex channel, contact your dealer who
may be able to programme your channel using the transceiver’s private channel memory.

High \ Low Power Channels (HT844 Only)

To toggle the power level from High (4 watts) to Low (1 watt) press & hold the MEM button, the
power of the channel will be indicated by an H for High or L for Low on the LCD.

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 Functions
The Scan Function
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Programming the Scan Function:

1. Select the desired channels to be scanned using the and buttons.
2. Press the [MEM] button to store the channel in the transceiver’s memory. [M] will be
displayed on the LCD if the channel is memorised and will be scanned.
3. To add further channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. To delete a channel from the transceiver’s scan list, press the [MEM] button on a channel
that displays the [MEM] icon until the icon disappears.
5. All channels programmed remain in the transceiver’s scan memory, even if the power is
switched off.
Using the Scan Function:
Once a Scan list has been programmed, you can start scanning by pressing the [SCAN]
button. The scan proceeds from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number
and stops on channels when a transmission is received. The transceiver will display the
channel number and alias as it is being scanned.
To stop the scan at any time, press the [SCAN] key again.

VOX (Voice Operated Transmit)

In VOX mode the transceiver will react to your voice, and transmit automatically without you
having to press the PTT button when it receives audio above a selected level. There is always a
slight delay for the electronic switching and consideration will need to be given. To get optimum
performance from the VOX feature you should use a noise cancelling headset or earpiece
microphone (see accessory options).

Using the VOX Feature:

To use the VOX feature, assign it to a button using the Entel Programmer and a
programming lead. Press the assigned button to enable \ disable it. The VOX symbol will be
displayed on the LCD when the VOX is enabled.

Changing the Sensitivity of the VOX:

To control the sensitivity of the VOX assign the “VOX Level” to a button using the Entel
Programmer. Press the button to display the current level, then use the rotary control on top
of the radio to select the level you wish (the lower the level the lower the sensitivity). Then
press the PTT to select the level and return to normal radio operation.

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 LCD Indicators

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Indicator Description
High power selected (4 Watts) (HT844 model only).

Low power (1 Watt).

Indicated channel is memorised for scanning.

Voice operated transmit mode enabled.

Indicates the channel set for USA.

Indicates the channel set for Canadian.

Indicates the channel set for International.

The Monitor function is enabled.

Battery life indicator.

Indicates keypad is locked, excluding the PTT.

Either P, F or L are displayed as Private channel number selected.

Duplex channel selected (not simplex).

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 Optional Accessories
Attaching and Removing Accessories
To attach an accessory: Remove the accessory cover
by unscrewing the locking screw anti-clockwise (leave
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cover attached or store in a safe place).

Attach accessory plug to the socket. Carefully tighten the
locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not tighten
with a screwdriver etc).
To remove an accessory: Unscrew the locking screw
of the accessory by hand in an anti-clockwise direction
(carefully use a coin or screwdriver if too tight).
Ensure you re-fit the accessory cover so as to protect
the socket.

Battery and Charger Options

CNB950E Spare 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack with rear clip.
CSAHT 1-way intelligent rapid charger.
CSBHT 6-way intelligent, rapid charger.
CCAHT-230 1-way trickle charger with 230V mains adapter.
CCAHT-110 1-way trickle charger with 110V mains adapter.
CCAHT-12 1-way trickle charger with cigarette lighter lead, 12V DC operation.

Carry Options
CLC953 Heavy duty black leather case with strap and belt loop.
CBH950 Spare spring loaded belt clip.

Audio Accessory Options

CMP950HD Heavy duty submersible speaker microphone.
EA12/950 D-shaped earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone and VOX*.
EA15/950 Transparent acoustic tube earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone.
EA19/950 D-shaped earpiece with boom microphone and large in-line PTT and VOX*.
EPT40/950 Bone conductive combined earpiece microphone with large in-line PTT.
CXR5/950 Bone conductive skull microphone with large in-line PTT.
CXR16/950 D-shaped earpiece and throat microphone with large in-line PTT.
CHP950HS Single earpiece ear defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT for hard hat and VOX*
CHP950HD Double earpiece defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT for hard hat and VOX*.
CHP950D Double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT and VOX*.
CXW640 BNC antenna adapter for external aerial connection.
CAT640 Replacement high efficiency helical antenna.

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 Optional Accessories
Other Accessories
EPROGHT Programming software and lead (Only available to Authorised Dealers)

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PTT950 Waterpoof PTT
PTT951E Waterproof PTT
PTT951C Waterproof PTT
* VOX = Voice Operated Transmit (hands free operation)

For complete up to date list of optional accessories visit: www.entel.co.uk

The use of non Entel approved accessories will invalidate your ATEX intrinsically safe approval. Refer to
certificate Sira 10ATEX 2066X for permitted accessories.

Standard Features
Standard Features:
• Environmentally protected to IP68 i.e. submersible
to 5 metres for up to 60 minutes
• Robust design, exceeds MIL-STD-810C/D/E/F
• LCD screen to display channel number and current
settings \ status
• 1800 mAH Lithium-Ion battery for superior operational time.
• INT, USA, CAN channels
• Full transmit power output 4 Watts (HT844 only), 1 Watt.
• Exceptionally loud and clear audio
• Ch 16 shortcut button
• Scan, Monitor and MEM button
• Automatic power save to further increase operational time
• Low battery alert indicates when the battery needs charging
or replacing
• Battery charge count to indicate when a battery needs replacing.

Dealer Programmable Features:

• Key lock button
• VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) Function
• Prefixed minimum volume level and fixed bleep level

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 Controls
1 Antenna \ Antenna
Connector: Used to attach the
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antenna of the radio.

2 Accessory Connector: The
accessory connector and
accessory cover.
3 Encoder: The rotary controller.
4 LCD: The LCD of the radio.
5 Scan Button: Starts / Stops
scanning the memorised
channels.
6 Up Button: The up button is
used to change the channels.
7 Down Button: The down
button is used to change the
channels.
8 [MEM] Memory Button: The
Memory button memorises a
desired channel for scanning.
9 Monitor Button: Press to
monitor the channel without the
squelch mute.
10 Power Button: Powers the
radio on and off.
11 16 Button: Pressing the button
selects channel 16.
12 Speaker: The radio’s speaker.
13 Microphone: Internal
condenser microphone.

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 Controls

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14 Orange Button: The orange button, the
functionality of which depends on the configuration
of the radio (by default long press is region).
15 LED (Light Emitting Diode): The LED indicator, which indicates the status of the radio:
• RED Steady = Transmitting
• RED Flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN Steady = Receiving
• AMBER Steady = Receiving but with incorrect subtone.
• AMBER Pulse every 3 s = Radio in standby mode.
16 Battery Screw: The screw used to attach or remove the battery.
17 Belt Clip: The spring loaded belt clip, which can be used to attach the radio to your belt.
18 Upper Side Button: The upper function button, the functionality of which depends on the
configuration of the radio (by default press to PTT).
19 PTT: The PTT (Press To Talk) button, hold down to transmit, release to receive.
20 Lower Side Button: The lower function button, the functionality of which depends on the
configuration of the radio (by default long press key lock).
21 Battery: The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

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 Glossary of Terms
Term Description
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Canadian Channels designated as defined and regulated by Industry Canada,

Channels (RIC), Marine Communications and Traffic Services.
Duplex Transmit and receive on different frequencies.
Encryption Scrambled audio for extra privacy.
FM Frequency Modulation.
International Channel designations as defined for use in international waters by the
Channels International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Special channels reserved for marinas located in selected European
Marina
countries. These channels are pre-programmed in the transceiver as
Channels
P1 and P2.
Channels which are assigned by regulatory agencies governing VHF
Private radio use for a specific region or country. These channels are prefixed
Channels with a "P" and can only be programmed into the transceiver by
authorised dealers.
PTT Press To Talk (Transmit).
RX Receive.
Simplex Transmit and receive on the same frequency.
Squelch To suppress background noise.
TX Transmit.
Transceiver A device that can transmit and receive.
Channel designations as defined by the Federal Communications
USA Channels
Commission (FCC).
VOX Voice Operated Transmit.
VHF Very High Frequency (30MHz to 300 MHz).

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 Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

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Transceiver is not switching Battery needs charging, Charge the battery pack.
on. Battery is exhausted. Replace the battery pack.
Use the MEM key to enter
No channels memorised
desired channels into scan
(MEM).
The scan key does not start memory.
the scan. Adjust the squelch to threshold
Squelch is not adjusted. or to the point where the white
noise just disappears.
Cannot change any function. Key lock is switched on. Turn key lock off.
The LED on the charger Dirty terminal contact on Clean contacts with dry clean
does not illuminate when battery or charger. cloth.
charging. Defective battery or charger. Contact your dealer.
Some channels are low
No transmit or cannot select power only. Change to high power channel.
high power.
Battery pack exhausted. Charge / replace the battery.
Transceiver transmits
without pressing PTT button. Assign VOX to a button and
VOX has been enabled. toggle OFF.
Buttons seem to work
intermittently.

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 Channel Chart
Channel Set Frequency
Channel Chart

CH S/D Channel Use

USA CAN INT Receive Transmit
1A X S 156.05000 PORT OPERATION AND COMMERCIAL
1 X X D 160.65000 156.05000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
2 X X D 160.70000 156.10000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
3A X S 156.15000 US GOVERMENT, COAST GUARD
3 X X D 160.75000 156.15000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
4A X S 156.20000 COMMERCIAL FISHING
4 X D 160.80000 156.20000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
5A X X S 156.25000 PORT OPERATIONS,VTS IN SEATTLE
5 X D 160.85000 156.25000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
6 X X X S 156.30000 INTER-SHIP SAFETY
7A X X S 156.35000 COMMERCIAL
7 X D 160.95000 156.35000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS
8 X X X S 156.40000 COMMERCIAL (INTER-SHIP ONLY)
9 X X X S 156.45000 BOATER CALLING CHANNEL
10 X X X S 156.50000 COMMERCIAL / INTERSHIP
11 X X X S 156.55000 COMMERCIAL / PORT OPERATIONS
12 X X X S 156.60000 PORT OPERATION
13 X X S 156.65000 INTER-SHIP NAVIGATION SAFETY
13 X S 156.65000 INTER-SHIP NAVIGATION SAFETY
14 X X X S 156.70000 PORT OPERATION
15 X R 156.75000 - SHIP MOVEMENT
15 X X S 156.75000 SHIP MOVEMENT \ INTERSHIP
16 X X X S 156.80000 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS
17 X X X S 156.85000 STATE CONTROLLED \ INTERSHIP
18A X X S 156.90000 COMMERCIAL
18 X D 161.50000 156.90000 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT
19A X X S 156.95000 COAST GUARD
19 X D 161.55000 156.95000 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT
20A X S 157.00000 PORT OPERATION
20 X X D 161.60000 157.00000 PORT OPERATION AND SHIPMENT
20 X D 161.60000 157.00000 PORT OPERATION AND SHIPMENT
21A X X S 157.05000 U.S. GOV, CANADIAN COST GUARD
21 X D 161.65000 157.05000 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT

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Channel Set Frequency

Channel Chart
CH USA CAN INT S/D Receive Transmit Channel Use
22A X X S 157.10000
22 X D 161.70000 157.10000 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT
23A X S 157.15000 U.S. GOVERNMENT ONLY
23 X X D 161.75000 157.15000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
24 X X X D 161.80000 157.20000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
25 X X X D 161.85000 157.25000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
26 X X X D 161.90000 157.30000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
27 X X X D 161.95000 157.35000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
28 X X X D 162.00000 157.40000 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
37 X S 157.85000 MARINA CHANNEL
60 X X D 160.62500 156.02500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
61A X X S 156.07500 -
61 X D 160.67500 156.07500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
62A X S 156.12500 -
62 X D 160.72500 156.12500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
63A X S 156.17500 PORT OPERATIONS
63 X D 160.77500 156.17500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
64A X X S 156.22500
64 X X D 160.82500 156.22500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
65A X X S 156.27500 PORT OPERATIONS
65 X D 160.87500 156.27500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
66A X S 156.32500 PORT OPERATIONS
66A X S 156.32500 PORT OPERATIONS
66 X D 160.92500 156.32500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
67 X X S 156.37500 INTERSHIP
67 X S 156.37500
68 X X X S 156.42500 NON-COMMERCIAL
69 X X X S 156.47500 INTERSHIP
70 X X X R 156.25000 - DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
71 X X X S 156.57500 PORT OPERATIONS
72 X X X S 156.62500 NON-COMMERCIAL \ INTERSHIP
73 X X X S 156.67500 INTERSHIP

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 Channel Chart
Channel Set Frequency
Channel Chart

CH S/D Channel Use

USA CAN INT Receive Transmit
74 X X X S 156.72500 PORT OPERATIONS
75 X X S 156.77500 PORT \ GUARD CHANNELS
76 X X S 156.82500 PORT \ GUARD CHANNELS
77 X X S 156.87500 PORT OPERATIONS
77 X S 156.87500 PORT OPERATIONS \ INTERSHIP
78A X X S 156.92500 NON-COMMERCIAL
78 X D 161.52500 156.92500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
79A X X S 156.97500 COMMERCIAL
79 X D 161.57500 156.97500 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT
80A X X S 157.02500 COMMERCIAL
80 X D 161.62500 157.02500 PORT \ SHIP MOVEMENT
81A X X S 157.07500
81 X D 161.67500 157.07500 PORT OPERATION
82A X X S 157.12500
82 X D 161.72500 157.12500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
83A X X S 157.17500
83 X X D 161.77500 157.17500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
84A X S 157.22500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
84 X X X D 161.82500 157.22500 PUBLIC \ PORT OPERATIONS
85A X S 157.27500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
85 X X X D 161.87500 157.27500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
86A X S 157.32500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
86 X X X D 161.92500 157.32500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
87A X S 157.37500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
87 X X D 161.97500 157.37500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
87 X S 157.37500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
88A X S 157.42500 COMMERCIAL
88 X X D 162.02500 157.42500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE
88 X S 157.42500 PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE

Key:
• S = Simplex.
• D = Duplex.
• R = Receive Only.

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 Technical Specifications
GENERAL
Frequency Range 156 - 163.275MHz
Channels INT, USA, CAN and Private Channels.
Channel Spacing 25 kHz
Communication Method Simplex / Semi Duplex
Antenna High Efficiency Helical
Antenna Impedance 50 ohm

HT844
Battery Type 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack
Power Supply Voltage 7.4 V DC
When transmitting (4W) - 1800mA
When transmitting (1W) - 850mA
Current Drain (nominal)
When receiving (0.5W) - 160mA
Receiver standby - 50mA
Battery Life 15 (high) 19 (low) Hours.
Duty Cycle Transmit: 5%, Receive: 5%, Standby: 90%
Microphone Internal condenser microphone
Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C
Height = 130mm (145mm including knobs);
Size Width = 59.5mm (62mm including protrusions);
Diameter = 37mm (41mm including battery protrusions)
Weight 277g with battery and aerial

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TRANSMITTER
Power Output Selectable: HIGH = 4W, LOW = 1W
Modulation 16K0G3E
Oscillator Method PLL
Frequency Stability < ±0.00025% (±2.5PPM)
Maximum Deviation ±5 kHz
Audio Distortion < 5% (1 kHz 60%)
HT844

Spurious Emissions -68 [dBc]

Hum and Noise -40 [dB]

RECEIVER
- Receiver Type Double Super Heterodyne type
Sensitivity <0.25uV (12dB SINAD)
Frequency Stability ±0.00025%(±2.5PPM)
Spurious Rejection -60 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity -70 dB (Wide)
Distortion < 3% Typical @ 500 mW
Hum and Noise -40 dB
Audio Output 660 mW
Speaker Size 38 mm

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GENERAL
Frequency Range 156 - 163.275MHz
Channels INT, USA, CAN and Private channels.
Channel Spacing 25 kHz
Communication Method Simplex / Semi Duplex
Antenna High Efficiency Helical
Antenna Impedance 50 ohm
Battery Type 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack
Power Supply Voltage 7.4 V DC
Battery Life 19 hours.
Duty Cycle Transmit: 5%, Receive: 5%, Standby: 90%

HT944
Microphone Internal condenser microphone
Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C
Height = 130mm (145mm including knobs);

Size Width = 59.5mm (62mm including protrusions);

Diameter = 37mm (41mm including battery protrusions)
Weight 277g with battery and aerial

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TRANSMITTER
Power Output 1W
Modulation 16K0G3E
Oscillator Method PLL
Frequency Stability < ±0.00025% (±2.5PPM)
Maximum Deviation ±5 kHz
Audio Distortion < 5% (1 kHz 60%)
Spurious Emissions -68 [dBc]
Hum and Noise -40 [dB]
HT944

RECEIVER
Receiver Type Double Super Heterodyne type
Sensitivity <0.25uV (12dB SINAD)
Frequency Stability ±0.00025%(±2.5PPM)
Spurious Rejection -60 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity -70 dB (Wide)
Distortion < 3% Typical
Hum and Noise -40 dB
Audio Output 1W
Speaker Size 38 mm

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Certification

Certification
ATEX approved
Intrinsically Safe
Sira 10ATEX2066X

HT844 HT944

II 2 G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb

Ex ib IIA T4 Gb Ex ib IIC T4 Gb

Ta = -20°C to + 28°C* or Ta = -20°C to + 28°C* or

Ta = -20°C to + 40°C* Ta = -20°C to + 40°C*

* Depending on the battery pack fitted.

SAFETY NOTES
• HT Series ATEX V2 radios must always be used within the terms of their certification
• Keep the radios away from aggressive substances. If used in a hostile environment, extra
protection may be needed
• To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, batteries must only be charged in an area
known to be non-hazardous
• Use of battery chargers other than the Entel charger supplied will invalidate the explosion
protection certification
• No unauthorised repairs are permitted
• This equipment is designed and manufactured to protect against other hazards as defined in
paragraph 1.2.7 of ATEX Annex II of the Directive 94/9/EC
• Radios fitted with a CNB940E battery pack must not be used outside of the ambient
temperature range Tamb = -20ºC to +28ºC
• Radios fitted with a CNB950E battery pack must not be used outside of the ambient
temperature range indicated on the battery pack label

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 Notes
Use this page to record important information, such as the serial number of your radio and any
private channels programmed by your dealer.
Notes

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Notes

Notes

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