YCE03

PC Programming Software
Reference Manual

This software is used to program the HX870 marine transceiver.

With this software, you can quickly and easily program the HX870
operating channels from your personal computer.
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Contents
Before Using............................................................3 “Waypoint Setup”..........................................13
Installation and Removal of the Program............3 “Channels Setup”...........................................17
To install the YCE03.......................................3 “GPS Setup”..................................................20
To remove the YCE03 from your computer....3 “Configuration”.............................................22
Startup of the Program..........................................3 “DSC Log Data” Category.................................24
To close the YCE03.........................................3 “DSC Log Data”............................................24
Connecting HX870 to Your Computer and “GPS Log Data” Category.................................26
Entering CP Mode...................................................4 Main Menu............................................................27
Model Setup.............................................................5 “File”..................................................................27
To select the model..........................................5 “Edit”..................................................................27
Main Screen.............................................................6 “Transfer”...........................................................28
“Setup Menu” Category.......................................6 “Option”.............................................................29
“DSC Setup”....................................................6 “Help”................................................................29
“GM (Group Monitoring) Setup”.................. 11

Important Notice: You assume full responsibility for the use of the YCE03.

The company and product names in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.

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Before Using
Minimum System Requirements
 IBM®-compatible PC
 Windows Vista®, Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), or Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) operating sys-
tem
 Up to 20 Megabytes of free hard disk drive space
 Mouse or other pointing device
 256-color display adapter (24-bit color recommended) and monitor with 640 * 480 reso-
lution or higher
 NET Framework 3.5 or 4.0
This reference manual was created using the Windows 7 operating system. Operations and
screen examples may vary based on your operating system.
Note: Support for Windows XP ends April, 2014.

Installation and Removal of the Program

To install the YCE03
1. Download the YCE03 PC Programming Software from the YAESU website and decom-
press the files to anywhere on your computer. Note that all the files must remain in the
same folder.
2. Run the “setup.exe” in the same folder that you have decompressed the files.
3. Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
If the YCE03 is successfully installed, a shortcut icon “YCE03” will appear on the desk-
top of your computer.
To remove the YCE03 from your computer
1. Click the [Start] button and then “Control Panel”.
2. Click “Programs” and then “Remove Programs”.
3. Select “YCE03” then click the menu item “Remove”.

Startup of the Program

Double-click the “YCE03” icon on the desktop of your computer, or click “YCE03” in the
Start menu displayed by clicking the [Start] button.
To close the YCE03
Click the [X] button in the top right corner of the YCE03 window, or click “Exit” in the “File”
menu of the YCE03.

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Connecting HX870 to Your Computer and Entering CP Mode

You can use YCE03 by connecting HX870 to your computer and entering CP mode.
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Connect the computer to the transceivers DATA jack using the USB Cable (T9101606)
supplied with the HX870, as shown below.
3. Press and hold the [MENU] key while turning the transceiver on, to enter the programming
mode.

POWER
switch

USB Cable
MENU (Supplied with HX870)
key

The transceiver will beep and display “CP

MODE” on the LCD.
4. Start YCE03 and click “Option”.
5. Place the mouse cursor over “Port”, then
select “HX870 (COMx)” from the menu.

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Connecting HX870 to Your Computer and Entering CP Mode

6. .Click “Transfer”, then select “Read from
Radio”.

The “Read from Radio” screen will appear.

7. Click the [Start] button.
On the LCD of HX870, “USB Connected”
will appear. Once reading is successfully
completed, a message will appear on the
computer screen.
8. Click the [Ok] button.
In the left pane of YCE03, the setting
menu will appear.
Note: YCE03 cannot be used when HX870
is not connected.

Model Setup
Items and values available on the YCE03 de-
pend on the model of the radio and the region
of the world to be used.

To select the model

1. Click “Edit” on the menu bar.

2. Select “HX870” under the item “Model”.

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Main Screen
The YCE03 main screen consists of two ma-
jor sections: the System Tree View (left pane)
and the list of detailed settings or entries of
each category (right pane).
The System Tree View includes three cate-
gories: “Setup Menu”, “DSC Log Data”, and
“GPS Log Data”.

“Setup Menu” Category

Double-click the “Setup” category to display the setup list (“DSC Setup”, “GM Setup”, “Way-
point Setup”, “Channels Setup”, “GPS Setup” and “Configuration”), then click the desired
item to display its contents.

“DSC Setup”
This item includes the parameters set in the
DSC SETUP menu of the SETUP mode on
the HX870 transceiver.
MMSI:
Register MMSI (your ID).
Enter your 9-digit numeric MMSI, then
click the [Save MMSI] button.
Click the [Yes] button in the displayed
message to register your MMSI. A
message will appear.
Click the [Ok] button to close the message.
Notes:
€€Once the MMSI is registered, MMSI cannot be changed. The MMSI will be grayed out. At the
same time, the [Save MMSI] button will update to the [Saved MMSI] button.
€€When the MMSI has been already registered, a window will pop up to notify you. Click the [Ok]
button to close the window.

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Individual Reply:
This parameter selects the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond
to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice
communications.
When “MANUAL” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to
see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone.
Individual Ack:
The radio can select either reply message “ Able ” (default) or “ Unable ” when the
individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to “Auto”.
Individual Ring:
The radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC
individual call.
Available values are “5 sec”, “10 sec”, “15 sec”, “20 sec”. and “2 min”. The default
setting is “2 min” (2 minutes).
Position Reply:
This parameter selects the radio to automatically or manually respond to a position
request call from another vessel.
Available values are “Auto”, and “Manual”. The default setting is “Auto”.
Auto POS Polling:
The HX870 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into
the individual directory, or to automatically send your position information to the
programmed stations.
Available values are “Auto POS Request”, and “Auto POS Report”. The default setting
is “Auto POS Request”.
Auto POS Time:
The HX870 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the
individual directory. Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position
request transmissions to be setup.
Available values are “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, “3 min”. and “5 min”. The default
setting is “30 sec” (30 seconds).
CH Switch Timer:
When a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the HX870 will
automatically switch to Channel 16. This menu selection allows the automatic switch
time to be changed.
Available values are “Off”, “10 sec”, “30 sec”, “1 min”, and “2 min”. The default
selection is “30 sec” (30 seconds). When the “Off” is selected, “C” icon will light up on
the screen.

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No ACT Timer:
If no key is pressed during the “ MENU ” or “ DSC CALL ” screen, the HX870 will
automatically return to radio operation.
Available values are “1 min”, “3 min”, “5 min”, “10 min”, and “15 min”. The default
selection is “15 min” (15 minutes).
POS Fix Wait:
This menu allows you to select the maximum wait time till obtaining a position
information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledgement to POS
request call.
Available values are “15 sec”, “30 sec”, “1 min”, “1.5 min”, and “2 min”. The default
selection is “15 sec” (15 seconds).
DSC Beep:
This feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned “On” or “Off” when a DSC call is
received. DSC call selections are as follows.
• Individual
• Group
• All Ships
• POS Request
• POS Report
• Geographic
• Polling
• Test Call
“Individual Directory”
Double-clicking “DSC Setup” will display
the “Individual Directory” menu.
The HX870 has a DSC directory that allows
you to store a vessel or person’s name and
the associated MMSI number you wish to
contact via individual calls, auto polling,
position request, position report, and polling
transmissions.
To transmit an individual call you must
program this directory with information of
the persons you wish to call, similar to a
cellular phones telephone directory.

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Clicking “Individual Directory” will display the entire directory of registered members.
Note: By clicking the item name, items can be sorted.
Individual NAME:
This parameter indicates the Individual Name for each Individual Directory.
MMSI:
This parameter indicates the MMSI number for each Individual Directory.
Registering
1. Click the [NEW] button.
The registration screen will appear.
2. Set the following items.
Individual Name:
Enter the registration name of the
member using up to 15 alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
MMSI:
Enter the 9-digit MMSI number of the
member.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The member will be registered.
Editing
1. Click and select the member you want to edit, then click the [EDIT] button.
The editing screen will appear.
2. Edit each item.
Note: For details about each item, see step 2 of “Registering”.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The member information will be changed.
Deleting
1. Click and select the member you want to delete, then click the [DELETE] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
2. Click the [Yes] button.
A message will appear.
3. Click the [Ok] button.
The member will be deleted.

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“Group Directory”
Double-clicking “DSC Setup” will display
the “Group Directory” menu.
For this function to operate, the same group
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Number) must be programmed into all the
DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels
that will be using this feature.
Clicking “Group Directory” will display the
directory of registered Groups.
Note: By clicking the item name, items can be
sorted.
Group NAME:
This parameter indicates the Group Name for each Group Directory.
MMSI:
This parameter indicates the MMSI number for each Group Directory.
Note: For details of Group MMSI, see “HX870 Owner’s Manual”.
Registering
1. Click the [NEW] button.
The registration screen will appear.
2. Set the following items.
Group Name:
Enter the registration name of the Group
using up to 15 alphanumeric characters
and symbols.
MMSI:
Enter the 8-digit MMSI number.
Note: The first digit (permanently set to
“0”) is entered already.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Group will be registered.

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Editing
1. Click and select the Group you want to edit, then click the [EDIT] button.
The editing screen will appear.
2. Edit each item.
Note: For details about each item, see step 2 of “Registering”.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Group information will be changed.
Deleting
1. Click and select the Group you want to delete, then click the [DELETE] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
2. Click the [Yes] button.
A message will appear.
3. Click the [Ok] button.
The Group will be deleted.
“GM (Group Monitoring) Setup”
This item includes the parameters set in the
GM SETUP menu of the SETUP mode on
the HX870 transceiver.
Clicking “ G M S e t u p ” will display the
directory of registered GM Groups.
Note: By clicking the item name, items can be
sorted.
From “GM Interval”, select the polling time
interval for the GM function.
Available values are “1 min”, “3 min”, “5
min”, “10 min”, and “15 min”. The default
selection is “3 min” (3 minutes).
You can also register, edit and delete GM Groups. The HX870 is capable of storing up to 10
groups with 1 to 9 members each.

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Registering
1. Click the [NEW] button.
The setup screen will appear.
2. Set the following items.
GM Name:
Enter the name of the GM Group using
up to 15 alphanumeric characters and
symbols.
MMSI:
Enter the 8-digit MMSI number of the
GM Group.
Note: The first digit (permanently set to
“0”) is entered already.
3. Select the member you want to register from the list on the left, then click the [Add>>]
button.
Note: The members registered to “Individual Directory” are shown in the list on the left.
The selected member is shown in the directory on the right.
€€To unregister, select the member from the directory on the right, then click the
[<<Delete] button.
€€To change the registration order, select the member from the directory on the right,
then click the [▲] / [▼] button.
4. Click the [SAVE] button.
The GM Group will be registered.
Editing
1. Click and select the GM Group you want to edit, then click the [EDIT] button.
The editing screen will appear.
2. Edit each item.
Note: For details about each item, see step 2 of “Registering”.
3. If necessary, follow step 3 of “Registering”.
4. Click the [SAVE] button.
The GM Group information will be changed.
Deleting
1. Click and select the GM Group you want to delete, then click the [DELETE] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.

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2. Click the [Yes] button.
A message will appear.
3. Click the [Ok] button.
The GM Group will be deleted.
“Waypoint Setup”
This item includes the parameters set in the
WAYPOINT SETUP menu of the SETUP
mode on the HX870 transceiver.
The HX870 is capable of storing up to 200
waypoints for navigation using the compass
page.
Display Range:
This menu item allows setting of the
range on the compass display.
Available values are “AUTO”, “2 min”,
“5 min”, “10 min”. and “25 min”. The
default setting is “AUTO”.
Arrival Range:
This menu item allows setting of the range within which the HX870 determines to be
around the destination.
Available values are “0.05 nm”, “0.1 nm”, “0.2 nm”, “0.5 nm”. and “1 nm”. The
default setting is “0.1 nm”.
Note: From the “GPS Setup” menu, select “Units of Measure Setup” - “Distance” to change
the unit.
Routing Operation:
This selection allows you to start navigation to the next target automatically or manually
when your vessel has arrived at a target point.
Available values are “Auto”. and “Manual”. The default setting is “Auto”.

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“Waypoint Directory”
Double-clicking “ Waypoint Setup ” will
display the “Waypoint Directory” menu.
Clicking “Waypoint Setup” will display the
directory of registered Waypoints.
Note: By clicking the WPT Name, items can be
sorted.

Registering
1. Click the [NEW] button.
The registration screen will appear.
2. Set the following items.
WPT Name:
Enter the registration name of the
Waypoint using up to 15 alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
Position - Lat:
Enter the latitude in “degrees/minutes/
seconds” and select “N” or “S” from the
dropdown list.
Position - Lon:
Enter the longitude in “degrees/minutes/seconds” and select “E” or “W” from the
dropdown list.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Waypoint will be registered.
Editing
1. Click and select the Waypoint you want to edit, then click the [EDIT] button.
The editing screen will appear.
2. Edit each item of “WPT Name”.
Note: For details about each item, see step 2 of “Registering”.
3. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Waypoint information will be changed.

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Deleting
1. Click and select the Waypoint you want to delete, then click the [DELETE] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
2. Click the [Yes] button.
A message will appear.
3. Click the [Ok] button.
The Waypoint will be deleted.
“Route Directory”
Double-clicking “ Waypoint Setup ” will
display the “Route Directory” menu.
Clicking “Route Directory” will display the
directory of registered routes.
Note: By clicking the Route Name, items can
be sorted.
For a Route, register its pass point (Via) and
waypoint (WPT).
Only 1 point can be registered as WPT and
up to 15 points can be registered as Via.

Via14

Via15
Via3

Via2
WPT
Current Via1
position

Registering
1. Click the [NEW] button.
The registration screen will appear.
2. In the “ Route Name ” box, enter the
registration name of the Route using
up to 15 alphanumeric characters and
symbols.
3. Select the Waypoint you want to register
as WPT from the list on the left, then
click the [Add] button.

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The selected Waypoint will appear as WPT in the directory on the right.
Note: The Waypoint registered to “Waypoint Directory” will be shown in the list on the left.
4. Select the Waypoint you want to register as Via from the list on the left then click the [Add]
button.
The selected Waypoint will be shown as Via in the directory on the right.
Note: The Waypoint at the top of the list is WPT.
€€ To insert a Waypoint above the Waypoint registered in the directory on the right, select
a Waypoint you want to add from the list on the left, then from the directory on the
right, select the Waypoint above which you want to insert. Click the [Insert] button.
The new Waypoint will be registered above the Waypoint selected in the directory on
the right.
€€ To overwrite the Waypoint shown in the directory on the right with another Waypoint,
select a Waypoint from the list on the left followed by the Waypoint you want to
overwrite from the directory on the right, then click the [Overwrite] button. The
Waypoint selected in the directory on the right will be overwritten with the Waypoint
selected from the list on the left.
€€ To unregister the Waypoint shown in the directory on the right, select the Waypoint,
then click [Delete] button.
€€ To change the Waypoint registration order, select the Waypoint from the directory on
the right, then click the [▲] / [▼] button.
5. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Route will be registered.
Editing
1. Click and select the Route you want to edit, then click the [EDIT] button.
The editing screen will appear.
2. Edit “Route Name”.
3. If necessary, follow steps 3 to 4 of “Registering”.
4. Click the [SAVE] button.
The Route information will be changed.
Deleting
1. Click and select the Route you want to delete, then click the [DELETE] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
2. Click the [Yes] button.
A message will appear.
3. Click the [Ok] button.
The Route will be deleted.
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“Channels Setup”
This item includes the parameters set in the
CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP menu of the
SETUP mode on the HX870 transceiver.
Clicking “Channels Setup” will display the
“General”, “CH Group 1”, “CH Group 2” and
“CH Group 3” tabs.
“General” tab
Configure the common settings for Channel
Setup.
SCAN Type:
This selection is used to select the scan mode between “PRIORITY” and “MEMORY”. The
default setting is “PRIORITY”.
SCAN Resume Time:
This selection is used to select the time the HX870 waits after a transmission ends before
the radio starts to scan channels again.
Available values are “1 sec”, “2 sec”, “3 sec”, “4 sec”. and “5 sec”. The default setting
is “2 sec” (2 seconds).
Noise Cancel:
Enables/disables the Noise-canceling function of the transmitter and receiver
independently.
For each of “TX” and “RX”, select “On” or “Off”. The default setting is “Off”.
AF Pitch CONT:
This menu item allows you to select operation of the internal audio filter for your
comfortable listening.
Available values are “NORMAL”, “HI-LOW CUT”, “HI-LOW BOOST”, “LOW BOOST”.
and “HI BOOST”. The default setting is “NORMAL”.
VOX:
Turn on or off the VOX function. The default setting is “Off”.
VOX LEVEL:
Selects the VOX gain. Available values are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”. and “4”. The default
setting is “2”.

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VOX Delay Time:
Selects the VOX delay time. Available values are “0.5 sec”, “1 sec”, “1.5 sec”, “2 sec”.
and “3 sec”. The default setting is “1.5 sec” (1.5 seconds).
Weather Alert:
Enables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is “Off”.
Multi Watch:
This selection is used to select the watch type between “Dual” and “Triple”. The default
setting is “Dual”.
“CH Group 1”, “CH Group 2”, “CH Group 3” tab
Configure the settings for each channel
group.
CH Group 1 is for USA mode.
CH Group 2 is for International mode.
CH Group 3 is for Canada mode.
Note: The setting of items for each CH Group
is the same.
Group Name:
Displays the Group name. “ USA ” is
displayed for CH Group 1, “ Intl ” is
displayed for CH Group 2, and “CAN” is
displayed for CH Group 3.
Priority CH:
This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel when priority scanning.
By default the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16.
SUB CH:
This procedure allows the radio to assign a different sub channel for instant access. By
default the sub channel is set to Channel 9.
Preset CH:
10 Preset CH can be set: “Preset 1” to “Preset 10”. The default setting of each Preset CH
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“Channel Name”/“SCAN Memory” Setup for “CH Group 1[USA]”, “CH Group
2[INTL]”, “CH Group 3[CAN]”and “WX CH Group”
Double-clicking “ Channels Setup ” will
display the “CH Group 1[USA]”, “CH Group
2[INTL]”, “CH Group 3[CAN]” and “WX CH
Group” menus.
Clicking the “CH Group 1[USA]”, “CH Group
2[INTL] ”, “ CH Group 3[CAN] ” or “ WX CH
Group” menu will display the list of channel
numbers and channel names. Check the box
of the channel you want to perform memory
scan.
Note:
€€For details of each channel, see “HX870
Owner’s Manual”.
€€“WX CH Group” may not appear depending
on the country/region in which you
purchased the radio.

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“GPS Setup”
This item includes the parameters set in the
GPS SETUP menu of the SETUP mode on
the HX870 transceiver.
The “GPS Setup” mode allows the parameters
for the HX870 internal GPS unit to be
customized for your operating requirements.
Unit Power:
This selection allows the internal GPS
unit to be turned on or off to conserve
battery power. The default setting is “On”.
Power Save:
This menu item selects the Battery Save Mode for the internal GPS unit.
Available selections are:
Off: GPS Signals are always being received.
Auto: Activates the GPS receiver automatically when GPS signals are received
50%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 3 seconds.
75%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 9 seconds.
90%: Activates the GPS receiver for 3 seconds every 27 seconds.
The default setting for the Power Save Mode is “Auto”.
Time Setup - Area:
This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset.
Available values are “UTC” and “Local”. The default setting is “UTC”.
Time Setup - Offset:
Sets the local time offset between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and local time
shown on the display. The offset is added or subtracted from the time received from the
GPS.
Time Setup - Format:
This menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Available values are “12H” and “24H”. The default setting is “24H”.
Units of Measure Setup - Distance:
This section allows you to set the distance units.
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Units of Measure Setup - Speed:
This section allows you to set the speed units.
Available values are “knots”, “mph”, and “km/h”. The default setting is “knots”.
Units of Measure Setup - Altitude:
This section allows you to set the altitude units.
Available values are “feet” and “meter”. The default setting is “feet”.
Pinning:
This selection is used to enable or disable position updates when the vessel is not
underway. The default setting is “Off”.
Differential GPS:
This selection enables or disables SBAS such as WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS as some
areas (Australia for example) can have problems with GPS reception with SBAS enabled.
The default setting is “On”.
Logger Interval:
Log time for each logger interval setting.
5 sec: Aprox. 8 hours
15 sec: Aprox. 25 hours
30 sec: Aprox. 50 hours
1 min: Aprox. 100 hours
5 min: Aprox. 500 hours
The default setting is “1 min”.
Direction:
This menu item selects the compass direction to be shown on the HX870 display.
Available values are “North up” and “Course up”. The default setting is “Course up”.
Output Sentences:
This selection is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the HX870. The settable
Output Sentences are as follows.
• GLL
• GGA
• GSA
• GSV
• RMC
• DSC / DSE
By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned “OFF”.

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“Configuration”
This item includes the parameters set in the
CONFIGURATION menu of the SETUP
mode on the HX870 transceiver.

Dimmer:
This menu selection adjusts the backlight
intensity.
Available values are “Off”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
“4”, and “5”. The default setting is “5”.

Lamp:
This menu selection is used to setup the illumination time of the display and keypad.
Available selections are:
OFF:
Disables the display/keypad lamp illumination.
3 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 Sec:
Illuminates the display/keypad for the selected time when you press any key (except the
PTT switch).
CONTINUOUS:
Illuminates the display/keypad continuously.
The default setting is “3 sec” (3 seconds).
Contrast:
The display contrast can be adjusted to suit your operation environment.
Available values are “0” to “30”. The default setting is “10”.
Key Beep:
This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed.
Available values are “Off”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5”. The default setting is “3”.
Battery Save:
This function allows you to change the battery save mode setting.
Available values are “Off”, “50%”, “70%”, “80%”, and “90%”. The default setting is
“50%”.
Emergency LED:
This selection is used to switch and set the function of the emergency LED.
Available values are “CONTINUOUS”, “SOS”, “BLINK 1”, “BLINK 2”, and “BLINK 3”.
The default setting is “CONTINUOUS”.
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Water Hazard LED:
This selection is used to switch and set the function of the water hazard LED.
Available values are “Off”, “On”, and “On / PWR On”. The default setting is “On”.
Reset:
You may initialize the memory and settings of the setup categories independently or
return the transceiver to the original factory setting.
Click the [Reset] button of the desired category to initialize settings or to erase data.
The resettable setting items are as follows.
• DSC /GM Setup
• CH Setup
• Waypoint / GPS
• Configuration
• Factory
€€ If you start a reset before connecting a radio to your computer, settings you have
entered on the YCE03 will be cleared.
€€ If you start a reset after connecting a radio to your computer, the radio’s settings and
data will be cleared.
Note: See Page 18 for details about the connection between the radio and your computer.
Clicking the [Reset] button will display the confirmation message. Clicking the [Yes]
€€
button will reset the settings and cause a message to appear. Click the [Ok] button in
the displayed message.
Soft Keys:
This menu item allows soft key assignment and how long the display will show the soft
key icon after a soft key is pressed.
From the “Key Timer”, select the soft key icon display duration time. Available values are
“3 sec”, “5 sec”, “7 sec”, “10 sec”, and “15 sec”. The default setting is “10 sec”.
From “Key Group 1” to “Key Group 4”, select the functions for which you want to
display the soft key icon. The selectable functions are as follows.
DISPLAY FUNCTION
None Hides the soft key icon display.
H/M/L Selects transmit power.
WX / CH Switches channels between weather and marine.
SCAN Turns on or off scanning function.
Dual Watch Turns on or off dual watch scan.
WPT MARK Marks the current position for a “WPT”.
COMPASS Enables the “Compass” display.
Waypoint Marks the current position for a “Waypoint”.
MOB Marks the position where a person falls overboard.

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DISPLAY FUNCTION
SCAN MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan.
PRESET Programs or deletes the preset memory channel.
STROBE Turns on or off the strobe light LED.
CH NAME Edit channel names.
LOGGER Starts and stops logging position data.
Noise Cancel Enables the noise canceling settings display.

“DSC Log Data” Category

Double-click the “DSC Log Data” category to display the setup list (“Transmitted Logs”, “RX
Distress Logs”, and “RX Other Call Logs”), then click the desired item to display its contents.

Click “ DSC Log Data ” to display the operation screen where you can delete logs and
download logs as text files.

“DSC Log Data”

DSC Transmitted Log Erase:

Clicking the [Erase] button will delete
the DSC Transmitted Log. Click the [Yes]
button in the displayed confirmation
message. The log will be deleted and
a message will appear. Click the [ Ok ]
button in the displayed message.
RX Distress Log Erase:
Clicking the [Erase] button will delete
the RX Distress Log. The procedure is the same as “DSC Transmitted Log Erase”.
RX Other Call Log Erase:
Clicking the [Erase] button will delete the RX Other Call Log. The procedure is the same
as “DSC Transmitted Log Erase”.
All Log Erase:
Clicking the [Erase] button will delete all logs. The procedure is the same as “DSC
Transmitted Log Erase”.
Log Data Transfer:
Clicking the [Transfer] button will save a log as a text file.
On the displayed saving destination selection screen, specify the file name and navigate
to the folder you want to save the file in, then click the [Save] button.

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“Transmitted Logs”
Double-clicking “ DSC Log Data ” will
display the “Transmitted Logs” menu.
Clicking “Transmitted Logs” will display
the Transmitted Logs.
Select the log and click the [ DELETE ]
button to delete the log.

“RX Distress Logs”

Double-clicking “ DSC Log Data ” will
display the “RX Distress Logs” menu.
Clicking “RX Distress Logs” will display
the RX Distress Logs.
Select the log you desire to delete and
click the [DELETE] button.

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“RX Other Calls Logs”
Double-clicking “ DSC Log Data ” will
display the “RX Other Calls Logs” menu.
Clicking “ RX Other Calls Logs ” will
display the RX Other Calls Logs.
Select the log you desire to delete and
click the [DELETE] button.

“GPS Log Data” Category

Clicking “ GPS Log Data” will display the
operation screen where you can delete the
desired log and download a log as a text file.
Logger Data Erase:
Clicking the [Erase] button will delete
the GPS Log. Click the [Yes] button in
the displayed confirmation message. The
log will be deleted and a message will be
displayed. Click the [Ok] button in the
displayed message.
Logger Data Transfer:
Clicking the [ Transfer] button will save the GPS Log as a text file. On the saving
destination selection screen displayed, specify the file name and navigate to the folder
you want to save the file in, then click the [Save] button.
The YCE03 has five menu categories, which are displayed on the menu bar of the
YCE03 window. This section describes the items unique to the YCE03 under each menu.

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“File”
This menu performs the opening, saving, and printing of files with an extension “.dat”, which
include the settings and channel memory of the radio.
“Print” ► “Print Option”
This sub-item allows you to select the cate-
gories in the “System Tree View” whose data
are to be output for printing or saving as plain
text.
Only the files selected in the Print Option di-
alog box “ON ( )” will be output.
After you change the setting of the check
boxes, click the [Save] button of the dialog
box.

“Print to File”
This item allows you to save the settings you
are opening and editing, in plain text.
A window showing the settings in the format
to be saved will appear on the display.
To save it, click the “File” menu at the top
left of the window, and select “Save As...”.
To cancel the saving, click the [OK] button at
the bottom of the window.

“Edit”
“Model”
This item allows you to select the model of radio you are going to program the settings and
channel memory (see Page 4).

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“Transfer”
This menu performs the uploading or downloading of information to/from a radio. To down-
load/upload data to/from your radio, make a proper connection between the computer and
your radio (see Page 4 “Connecting HX870 to Your Computer and Entering CP Mode”) be-
fore selecting the “Transfer” menu.
Note: Radio needs to be in CP mode for download/upload. Press and hold MENU button on
radio while powering on, "CP MODE" appears on radio display.

“Read from Radio”

The “Read from Radio” selection uploads the
stored data from the radio to the computer.
Select the “Read from Radio” (or click the
button) to open the pop-up window, then
click the [Start] button to start uploading.
When the upload is complete a new pop-up
window will appear. Click OK to complete
the procedure.
Note: Radio needs to be in CP mode to Read
from Radio.

“Program to Radio”
The “Program to Radio” selection downloads
the data from the computer to the radio.
Select the “Program to Radio” (or click the
button) to open the pop-up window, then
click the [Start] button to start downloading.
When the download is complete a new pop-
up window will appear. Click OK to com-
plete the procedure.
Note: R a d i o n e e d s t o b e i n C P m o d e t o
Program to Radio.

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“Option”
This menu allows you to set up the program according to your computer’s configuration.
“Port”
This item selects the communication port used to connect the HX870.
If you connect multiple transceivers or other USB devices to your computer, all the active
ports will be listed here. Select an appropriate port before resetting a transceiver, erasing or
reading the GPS log data, or programming or reading the settings in a transceiver.

“Help”
Click “Help”, then select “About Version” to display the version information.

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