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HX400 Series Entry

Overview Features Accessories Technical Specification

The first time you handle our HX400 Series 2.0 you will be impressed by its superior build quality. From the compact ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your hand, to the exceptionally loud audio that enables you to communicate in the noisiest environments, this portable, positioned as an entry level model, easily outclasses its competition.

With 16 channels, this model, like all our HX series portables, is built to meet the MIL-STD 810C/D/E/F rating for tough enduring performance and in addition has a superior IP55 splash proof construction.

Utilising the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery technology with battery cycle count* the entry level HX400 will even alert you to imminent battery life expiration. Channel scanning and local personal attack alarm are included, with Bluetooth communications and variable point voice scrambler available as options. This low cost portable will exceed the expectations of even the most experienced radio users.

*Battery cycle count can only be displayed on LCD model.

Model Numbers & Frequency Variants
Model Frequency
HX402 VHF Low 30 - 50Mhz
HX412 VHF Mid 66 - 88MHz
HX422 VHF High 136 - 174MHz
HX482 UHF 400 - 470MHz
HX482-U UHF u/band 450 - 520MHz
HX400 Brochure HX400 Userguide
Overview Features Accessories Technical Specification
General Features
Environmental protection to IP55
MILSTD 810C/D/E/F
1800mAh Li-Ion battery
Flash upgradeable to add future features
Robust accessory socket
16 channels
Scan/priority scan
Voice annunciation (option)
Bluetooth™ wireless communications (option)
Clone data from one radio to another

For - Convenience
VOX hands free (with audio accessory)
Programmable channel monitor button
Battery charge count
Talkaround

For - Security
Programmable scrambler (voice inversion) (option)

For - Safety
Local Personal Attack Alarm
Overview Features Accessories Technical Specification
Supplied Accessories
As standard the HX4X2 is supplied with:
  • CNB450E - 7.4v, 1800mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
  • CSAHX - Rapid charger
  • CBH450 - Spring loaded belt clip
  • High efficiency antenna (can be exchanged for stubby antenna at point of order)
  • User manual
Optionally the following accessories are available:
Batteries & Chargers
CNB450E CNB450E - 7.4v, 1800mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
CNB451E CNB451E - 7.4v, 2300mAh high capacity rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
CMC450 CMC450 - 12v Trickle Charger with cigar lighter lead (takes radio & spare battery)
CSAHX CSAHX - Intelligent, rapid charger, 110-230v (takes radio & spare battery)
CSBHT CSBHX - 6-way dual-slot intelligent, rapid charger, 110-230v
Audio Accessories
CMP1/450 CMP1/450 - Compact speaker microphone with earpiece jack
CMP450

CMP450 - Heavy duty submersible speaker microphone

EA12/450 EA12/450 - D-Shaped earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone
EA15/450 EA15/450 - Earpiece microphone with transparent acoustic tube
EA19/450 EA19/450 - Earpiece microphone with in-line PTT
MSP01/450 - Crash helmet earpiece microphone with remote PTT
EPT40/450 EPT40/450 - Bone conductive earpiece microphone with VOX & PTT
CXR5/450 CXR5/450 - Bone conductive skull microphone with in-line PTT
CXR16/450 CXR16/450 - D Shaped earpiece with throat microphone & large in-line PTT
CHP1/450 CHP1/450 - Light weight single earpiece headset with in-line PTT (VOX)
CHP450HS CHP450HS - Single earpiece heavy duty ear defender for hard hat use only (VOX)
CHP450HD CHP450HD - Double earpiece heavy duty ear defender for hard hat use only (VOX)
CHP450D CHP450D - Double earpiece ear defender with comfort headband (VOX)
EHP450 EHP450 - D-Shaped covert style earpiece, plugs direct into radio
EHP9

EHP9 - Rubberised D-Shaped covert style earpiece, for use with CMP400 or CMP1/400 speaker microphones
CFC450 - Soft leatherette case finished in black with carry strap
CLC450 CLC450 - Heavy duty leather case & strap with belt loop
CXW591 - Antenna adaptor for external aerial connection
CBH450 - Spare spring loaded belt clip
CAT450V - Helical antenna VHF
CAT450VS - Stubby antenna VHF
Overview Features Accessories Technical Specification
Frequency Range

30 - 50Mhz (HX402)
66 - 88MHz (HX412)
138 - 174MHz (HX422)
400 - 470MHz (HX482)
450 - 520MHz (HX482-U)

Channels 16 Channels
Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 25 kHz
Communication Method Simplex / semi duplex
Antenna Impedance 50 ohm
Antenna Whip / stubby
Battery Type 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack
Power Supply Voltage 7.4V DC
Current Drain (nominal) TBA
Duty Cycle (5/5/90) TBA
Microphone Internal condenser microphone
Operating Temperature -20° to +55°
Size (mm) 61(W) x 100(H) x 31(D)
Weight 274g with battery and aerial
Power Output HIGH – 5W, LOW - 1W
Modulation 8K0G3E/16K0G3E
Oscillator Method PLL
Frequency Stability < ±0.00025% (±2PPM)
Maximum Deviation ±2.5 kHz(Narrow)/ ±5 kHz(Wide)
Audio Distortion < 5% (1 kHz 60%)
Spurious Emission -68 [dBc]
Hum & Noise -40 [dB]
Receiver Type Double Super Heterodyne type
Sensitivity -0.25uV (12dB SINAD)
Frequency Stability ±0.00025%(±2PPM)
Spurious Rejection -60 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dB (Narrow) , -70 dB (Wide)
Distortion 5% (1 kHz 60%)
Hum & Noise -40 dB
Audio Output 1W
Speaker Size 45 mm