Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Owners Manual
- Table of Contents
- Features
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Safety
- Recommendations For Marine Communication
- VHF Marine Radio Procedures
- Voice Calling
- Digital Selective Calling
- Maritime Mobile Service Identity
- Radiotelephone Calls
- Emergency Messages And Distress Procedure
- Included In This Package
- Accessories Order Info
- Mounting And Powering The Radio
- Antenna Requirements And Attachment
- External Devices And Connections
- Getting Started
- Set-Up Routines
- Digital Select Calling (DSC) Setup
- Advanced Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- VHF Marine Channel Assignments
- Weather Channel Assignments
- World City Time Zones
- Flush Mount Template
- Note on Incorrect Wire Colors Listed in Manual
- Warning Sticker
- Warranty
68
English
Appendix
9+)0DULQH
&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV
6HD7RZ$XWRPDWHG5DGLR&KHFN$5&
Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84*
Tune your radio to the proper channel for your area (see seatow.com/arc). Conduct a radio check
as you normally would. Upon releasing the mic the system will replay your transmission letting
you hear how you sound.
Port Operations
Channels 1A*, 5A*, 12*, 14*, 18, 19, 20A, 21, 22, 63A*, 65A, 66A, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77*, 79, 80, 81, 82
Used for directing the movement of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. Messages
must be about operational handling, movement and safety of ships.
Navigational
Channels 13, 67
Channels are available to all vessels. Messages must be about navigation, including passing
or meeting other vessels. These are also the main working channels for most locks and
drawbridges. You must keep your messages short and power output at no more than 1 watt.
0DULWLPH&RQWURO
Channel 17
For talking to vessels and coast stations operated by state or local governments. Messages must
be about regulation and control, boating activities, or assistance.
Digital Selective Calling
Channel 70
This channel is set aside for distress, safety and general calling using only digital selective calling
techniques. Voice communication is prohibited; your radio cannot transmit voice messages on this
channel.
Weather
Channels Wx 1 Thru 10
Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these
channels.
NOTE
* These channels are restricted to the listed uses in certain parts of the country
or for certain types of users only. Consult FCC rules or a knowledgeable radio
operator before using them.
&KDQQHO$VVLJQPHQWV(QJOLVK