Navico VHFRS90 BASE STATION VHF RADIO User Manual 3

Navico Auckland Limited BASE STATION VHF RADIO 3

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User Manual 3

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GPS setup
If a GPS receiver is connected to the NMEA port of the RS90, the
radio will automatically receive the vessel’s position and local time
from the GPS.
If GPS data is not available for some reason, the radio will sound the
NO GPS alert for 2 minutes (or until you press any key).
If the GPS data becomes older than 4 hours, the NO GPS alert will
sound, and it can only be silenced manually or by the reception or
manual entry of new GPS data.
If the vessel’s GPS data is older than 23.5 hours, the data will be
erased and the NO GPS alert will sound.
Manually entering position and UTC time
¼Note: this function is only shown when there is no GPS receiver
connected.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → MANUAL.
2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.
When you have finished, the latitude, longitude and UTC time will
be shown on the standby screen. The prefix M indicates a manual
entry.
¼Notes
• Manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.
• A warning will be displayed after 4 hours to remind you that the
current position information was manually entered.
DSC
MENUSELECT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
USA
A
RESTRICTED
12:28LOC
M2756.020 N
08250.190 W
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
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Setting up local time oset
If your position and time data are being updated through a GPS
receiver, you can enter the time difference between UTC and local
time. Then the local time will be displayed on the screen.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → TIME OFFSET
2. Enter the difference between UTC and local time.
You can set in quarter-hour increments up to a maximum offset of
±13 hours.
¼Note: When local time is being displayed, LOC is displayed after the
time on the standby screen.
Time format options
Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → TIME FORMAT.
2. Select 12- or 24-hour as required.
¼Note: When the 12-hour format has been selected, the time is
displayed with an AM or PM suffix.
Time display options
You can toggle on or off the time display on the handset screens.
3. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → TIME DISPLY.
4. Select ON or OFF as required.
DSC
MENUSELECT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
TIMEOFFSET
TIMEFORMAT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
TIMEOFFSET
TIMEFORMAT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
TIMEOFFSET
TIMEFORMAT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
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Position display options
You can display or hide your vessel’s position on screen.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → LL DISPLY.
2. Select ON or OFF as required.
Course and speed display options
If position and time are being updated through a GPS navigation
receiver, you can display or hide your course over ground (COG) and
speed over ground (SOG) data on screen.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → COG/SOG.
2. Select ON or OFF as required.
GPS alert options
If the GPS Alert setting is ON and no GPS signal is received for a
period of 10 minutes, the alarm will sound for 2 minutes.
1. Select MENU → GPS/DATA → SETTING → GPS ALERT.
2. Select ON or OFF as required.
¼Note: The default setting is ON for the RS90 EU and OFF for the RS90
US.
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
TIMEOFFSET
TIMEFORMAT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
Lo
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
COG/SOG
TIMEFORMAT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
Lo
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
GPSSOURCE
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SETTING
COG/SOG
GPS ALERT
TIMEDISPLY
LL DISPLY
Lo
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
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General setup
Radio sensitivity
LOCAL/DIST allows you to set the sensitivity of the radio as follows:
• LOCAL
Recommended for use in areas of high radio noise; for example,
close to cities. It is not recommended for open sea conditions.
Local is displayed on the handset screen.
• DISTANT
Recommended for open sea conditions.
1. Select MENU → LOCAL/DIST.
2. Scroll to DISTANT or LOCAL as required.
3. Press [OK].
¼Note: See also “Adjusting squelch” on page 24.
Display contrast level
Select MENU → CONTRAST.
1. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to raise or lower the contrast.
2. Press [OK] to accept the setting.
GPS simulator
The GPS simulator creates GPS data for test purposes.
1. Select MENU → GPS SIM.
2. Select ON or OFF as required.
¼Notes
• The GPS simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned on or
whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port.
• The radio will be blocked from sending DSC calls while the GPS
simulator is on.
DSC
MENUSELECT
N2K DATA
BACKLIGHT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
Lo
USA
A
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SENSITIVITY
DISTANT
LOCAL
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
MENUSELECT
RADIOSETU
DSCSETUP
AISSETUP
GPSSIM
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPSSIM
ON
OFF
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
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Reset to factory defaults
This option returns every setting in the RS90 to factory default
values.
However, MMSI settings and entries in your buddy list are preserved.
1. Select MENU → RESET.
2. Select YES to confirm and reset the radio, or NO to exit without
resetting.
Backlight level
This option sets the brightness of the LCD screen and keypad.
1. Select MENU → BACKLIGHT → LEVEL.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the level required.
3. Press [OK] to enable the setting and return to the menu.
¼Notes
• The DISTRESS key backlight cannot be turned down.
• If the backlight setting is set to level 0 (off), the backlight will
automatically turn ON at level 1 if the radio detects any DSC activity,
or any buttons are pressed. The backlight will return to level 0 (off)
after 10 seconds of inactivity.
Backlight N2K GROUP
An N2K group combines N2K devices, such as a chart plotter, with
the RS90 so that the backlight of the whole group can be controlled
from one menu.
1. Select MENU → BACKLIGHT → N2K GROUP.
2. Select the N2K group you want to control.
¼Notes:
• NONE means the backlight adjustment will control just the RS90.
MENUSELECT
AISSETUP
GPSSIM
HS SETTING
RESET
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
RESETRADIO
AREYOUSURE
YES
NO
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
MENUSELECT
WAYPOINT
N2K DATA
BACKLIGHT
BUDDY LIST
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
BACKLIGHT
LEVEL
N2K GROUP
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
BACKLIGHT
LO HI
PRESS OK
USA
C
16
Hi
DSC
BACKLIGHT
LEVEL
N2K GROUP
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
N2K GROUP
NONE
SIMNET
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
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Appendices
Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting
1. The radio will not power up.
A fuse may have blown or there is no voltage getting to the
transceiver.
Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections.
After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse.
Check the battery voltage. This must be at least 10.5V.
2. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on.
The power wires may have been reversed.
Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery
terminal, and the black wire is connected to the negative battery
terminal.
3. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the vessel’s
engine is running.
Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver.
Re-route the power cables away from the engine.
Add a noise suppressor to the power cable.
Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine filter.
4. No sound from the external speaker.
Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected.
Check the soldering of the external speaker cable.
5. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (Hi) power
is selected.
The antenna may be faulty.
Test the transceiver with a different antenna.
Have the antenna checked out.
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6. Battery symbol is displayed.
The power supply is too low.
Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5 V ± 0.5 V DC.
Check the alternator on the vessel.
7. GPS alarm sounds and LCD shows: Please check GPS link! The NO
GPS symbol is shown.
GPS data has been lost. This sequence will repeat every 4 hours
until GPS data from an operational GPS receiver is available. The GPS
cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect:
Check that the GPS cable is physically connected.
Check the polarity of the GPS cable.
Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate
setting should be 4800. Parity should be set to NONE.
Appendix 2 - Keys reference
VOL
The volume control is on the side of RS90 handset
This key also adjusts the volume of an external speaker, if connected.
16 / 9
Press [16/9] to immediately switch to the priority channel.
Press again to return to your original channel. The default Priority
Channel is CH16.
In the USA, you can toggle between Channel 16 and Channel 9 as
the priority channel. Hold down [16/9] until a beep sounds and the
required priority channel is displayed.
DISTRESS
The red [DISTRESS] key on top of the handset sends a DSC distress
call.
DSC must be switched on and an MMSI must have been entered
into the radio.
For more information about distress calls, see “Introduction to DSC”
on page 41.
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PTT
The Push to Talk (PTT) key enables the microphone and transmits
your voice over the selected channel. For further information, see
“PTT Key” on page 25.
OK
This key has multiple functions depending on the operation you are
doing:
• Sets the high/low transmission power.
The Hi or Lo icon on the display changes.
• In menus, press to confirm the selection.
▲ ▼
These keys are used for changing channel (see “Changing channel”
on page 22); they are also used for scrolling through menu
options.
X - Exit
When navigating menus, use [X] to clear incorrect entries, exit from
a menu without saving changes, or go back to the previous screen.
CALL/MENU
Short press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. See
“Introduction to DSC” on page 41.
Long press and hold to display the main menu. See “Using the
menus” on page 25.
WX
US models
In USA and Canadian waters, short press [WX] to hear the most
recently selected weather station. For further information, see
“Receiving weather alerts (US model only)” on page 28.
For all other models
The [WX] key can be programmed to a channel of your choice. For
further information see “Favourite channel (non-US models)” on
page 30.
NAV
Hold down for about 1 second to enter Navigation mode, which
displays information about a destination waypoint on the standby
screen. For further information, see “Navigating to a waypoint” on
page 39.
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3CH
Press to toggle between your three favourite channels. For further
information, see “Three favourite channels 3CH” on page 30.
SCAN
See “Scanning channels” on page 31.
The SCAN key is also used as the button for a soft key in DSC mode.
See “Soft Keys” on page 42.
AIS
Press to enter AIS mode.
For AIS functionality, see “AIS procedures” on page 66.
For AIS setup, see “AIS Setup” on page 88.
IC
Hold down [AIS/IC] until the Hailer menu appears. For further
information, see “Using the intercom” on page 35.
Alphanumeric keys
(Wired handset only). Used for entering numbers and names.
Shift Keys
The RS90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies
the function of some keys.
• Press [SHIFT] to display the SHIFT icon, and then press the number
key to access the required function.
For a list of shift keys, see “Appendix 3 - Shift keys” on page 100.
Soft keys
A soft key is a name that appears at the bottom of the screen and
provides additional functionality to the [SCAN] and/or [OK] and/or
[3CH] keys during certain operations.
For further information, see “Soft Keys” on page 42.
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Appendix 3 - Shift keys
The RS90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies
the function of some keys.
• Press [SHIFT] to display the SHIFT icon, and then press the number
key to access the required function.
SHIFT + 2
Press SHIFT, then press 2 to access the AIS SETUP menu.
SHIFT + 3
Press SHIFT, then press 3 to access the external speaker ON/OFF
menu.
SHIFT + 4
Press SHIFT, then press 4 to access the Waypoint menu.
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Appendix 4 - Screen symbols
Symbol Meaning
or Channel suffix
AIS is enabled
Flashing if a weather alert has been received
(US models only)
ATIS is enabled
Low battery warning. Activates at 10.5 V
Incoming DSC call. Flashing if there are unread
call log messages
Canadian channel bank is selected
, , Favourite channel 1, 2 or 3 is selected
The current channel is a duplex channel
DSC is enabled
Dual watch mode
High transmission power (25 W)
International channel bank selected
Low transmission power (1 W)
‘Local’ sensitivity selected.. Otherwise blank for
distance sensitivity
The priority channel is selected
The radio is receiving
The Shift key has been pressed
The SAME alert setting is ‘ON’
Channel scanning in operation
This channel is being skipped in the scan
Tri watch mode
The radio is transmitting
USA channel bank is selected
Auto Switch is set to OFF
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Appendix 5 - Beep tones and call alerts
Name Description
Error 2 short beeps
Acknowledge 1 long beep
Alarm Two-tone ring; repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed
LL position call alert Friendly 5-tone ring sequence; press [SILENC] to cancel
WX alert/SAME alert Ear-catching multi-tone sequence
ROUTINE call alert Friendly 5-tone ring sequence; press [SILENC] to cancel
URGENCY call alert Two-tone ring; repeated for 2 minutes or until [SILENC] pressed
SAFETY call alert Two-tone ring; repeated for 2 minutes or until [SILENC] pressed
DISTRESS call alert Two-tone ring; repeated for 2 minutes or until [SILENC] pressed
Appendix 6 - Warning Messages
GPS DATA LOST!!
The GPS signal has been lost. The connection may be broken.
DSC FUNCTION DISABLED ENABLE IN SETUP
The DSC function is disabled. For further inofrmation, see “Enabling
DSC functionality” on page 84.
ATIS MODE DISABLE SCAN
Scan is automatically disabled in ATIS mode. For further information,
see “ATIS” on page 65
EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE!!!
This warning will be displayed if the input voltage to the transceiver
exceeds 16 V.
Appendix 7 - Features
VHF radio features
• Communication Mode: Simplex and Semi-Duplex
• Dual/Tri Watch capability.
• Special key for quick selection of your three favourite channels.
• All channel priority scan
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• Memory channel scan and All channel priority scan.
• Adjustable sensitivity setting to eliminate noise in high traffic urban
areas.
• Receives international, Canadian and US marine VHF channels,
including 10 weather channels where available and depending on
the model purchased.
• Selectable high (25 W) or low (1 W) transmit power.
• VHF range depends on antenna height. Consequently, coast
stations, which are normally located on high ground, have a longer
range than small boats.
General features
• Stores up to 20 MMSI groups.
• Stores up to 200 GPS waypoints.
• Automatic position and time update when connected to a GPS
receiver.
Practical features
• Handsets waterproof to JIS-7
• Wired handset includes speaker, microphone, cradle, and JIS-7
waterproof connector.
• Inductive charging cradle for the wireless handset.
• Adjustable keypad backlighting for ease of use at night.
• Adjustable contrast settings for the screens.
• Backlight synchronisation between MFD and VHF handset.
MFD co-operation (backlight dim-10 levels) through N2K.
DSC and marine safety features
• Dedicated receiver for CH70
• Special key for quick access to international priority channels.
• Class D Digital Select Calling (DSC) capability.
• Special DSC distress call button to automatically transmit your
MMSIand position.
• DSC GROUP CALL and ALL SHIPS call.
• Call log for the 20 most recent incoming DSC calls.
• Distress call log for the 20 most recent distress calls.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and
Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) weather alert capability (US
models).
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• DSC calls to AIS targets.
• 10 weather channel with 1050 Hz alert tone detect (US model)
• SAME Weather function (US model).
AIS features
• Dual-channel AIS receiver.
• AIS CLASS-B transmitter (for Class-B model)
• Receives AIS information including:
Name of vessel, Call sign, Type of vessel, Destination, Speed (SOG),
Course (COG), Heading, Position, Navigational status, Rate of turn,
Vessel dimensions, MMSI.
• RS232 and RS422 interface.
• AIS chart drawing on all handsets.
ATIS features
• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models only).
• ATIS and DSC monitors work alternatively.
Connectivity features
• NMEA 2000 interface and NMEA 0183 connectivity.
• Loud hailer mode with listen-back capability.
• Foghorn mode providing manual and automatic signals.
• Connection for external horn button to activate the horn without
the handset.
• Intercom facility between handsets.
• SO239 VHF antenna Socket.
• Voltage: 13.8 VDC ±15%
• External speaker. 4 OHM 6 Watt. D 100mm. Waterproof to IPX7.
• External speaker volume separate control on handset.
Navigation features
• Automated position requests for vessels on your buddy list.
• Ability to repeat NMEA 2000 data on handset, Depth, speed, course,
heading, wind data
• Track your buddy function with output to NMEA 2000.
Voice recording features
• Voice recording and playback.
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Appendix 8 - DSC information
Class D equipment, which is specifically designed for recreational
vessels, provides VHF DSC distress, urgency and safety as well as
routine calling and position polling. Class D equipment includes a
dedicated channel 70 DSC receiver, so you will never miss a DSC call.
Position polling refers to requesting the position of another vessel at
regular intervals.
Appendix 9 - AIS information
There are several types of AIS device as follows:
Class A transceivers
Class A transceivers are similar to class B transceivers, but they are
designed to be fitted on large vessels such as cargo ships and large
passenger vessels. Class A transceivers transmit at a higher VHF
signal power than class B transceivers and therefore can be received
by more distant vessels, and also transmit more frequently. Class A
transceivers are mandatory on all vessels over 300 gross tonnes on
international voyages and certain types of passenger vessels under
the international Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.
Class B transceivers
Similar to class A transceivers in many ways, but are normally lower
cost due to the less stringent performance requirements. Class B
transceivers transmit at a lower power and at a lower reporting rate
than class A transceivers.
AIS transceivers
AIS transceivers are used by Vessel Traffic Systems to monitor and
control the transmissions of AIS transceivers.
Aids to Navigation (AtoN) transceivers.
AtoN transceivers are mounted on buoys or other hazards to
shipping in order to transmit details of their location to the
surrounding vessels.
The RS90 VHF radio includes an AIS receiver-only function.
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AIS Static and dynamic information
Defined transmit rates for Class A vessels shown below are provided
for reference purposes only. The frequency of messages received
vary due to a number of factors including but not limited to such
factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference.
Static information is either broadcast every 6 minutes, when data
has been amended, or upon request.
Dynamic information is broadcast depending on speed and course
alteration based on the following tables:
Ship’s dynamic conditions Normal reporting interval
At anchor or moored 3 Minutes
0-14 knots 10 Seconds
0-14 knots and changing course 3 1/3 Seconds
14-23 knots 6 Seconds
14-23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds
Ship faster than 23 knots 2 Seconds
Ship faster than 23 knots and changing course 2 Seconds
Platform’s condition Normal reporting interval
Class B Shipborne mobile equipment not moving faster than 2 Knots 3 Minutes
Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 2-14 Knots 30 Seconds
Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving 14-23 Knots 15 Seconds
Class B Shipbome mobile equipment moving faster than 23 Knots 5 Seconds
Search and Rescue aircraft (airborne mobile equipment) 10 Seconds
Aids to Navigation 3 Minutes
AIS transceiver 10 Seconds
Source of information for above table 1-1, 1-2: (ITU
recommendations technical document: ITU-R M.1371-1)
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Appendix 10 - Technical specication
¼Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Standard operation temperature -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF)
Normal working voltage 12 VDC (10.8 to 15.6 VDC) battery system
(negative ground)
Low battery detect voltage 10.5 V
Rx current drain at max audio power ≤1.5 A (one station only)
Stand-by ≤0.35 A
Hailer power ≤4 A
Tx current drain Hi power ≤6 A (@13.6 VDC)
Lo power ≤1.5 A (@13.6 VDC)
Dimensions 211.2 x 195.7 x 65.0 mm
Weight of transceiver 1.55 kg
VHF frequency range Transmit 156.025 to 157.425 MHz (default)
Receive 156.025 to 163.275 MHz (default)
Modulation FM (16KOG3E) DSC (16K0G2B)
Usable channels International, USA, Canada, Weather (country
specific)
Channel spacing 25 KHz
Frequency stability ±5 PPM
Digital Selectivity Calling (DSC) Class-D (EN301025) with dual receiver
(individual CH70)
DSC standards ITU-R M.493-13 (US models), EN 300-338-3 (EU
models)
AIS standards ITU-R M.1371-4
Other standards EN 60950-1:2006 /A1:2010
LCD display 128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN – 1.3” x 2.6”
Contrast control Yes
Dimming control Yes
Antenna connector SO-239 (50 ohm)
NMEA 2000 connector Micro-C (5 pin)
Waterproof JIS-7
Compass safe distance 0.5 m (1.5’)
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Receiver
Intermediate frequency 1st 21.4 MHz
2nd 450 KHz
Sensitivity 12dB SINAD dBuV ≤-6 BuV
Squelch sensitivity ≤-4 dBuV
Spurious response rejection ratio ≥70 dB
Adjacent channel selectivity ≥70 dB
Intermodulation response ≥68 dB
S/N at 3KHz deviation ≥40 dB
Audio output power at THD 10% 5W (external speaker output)
0.5 W handset
Audio distortion ≤5%
Audio response +1 to -3 dB of 6 dB/octave from 300 Hz to 3 kHZ
Transmitter
Frequency error ±5 PPM
RF power Hi: 23 ± 2 W
Lo: 0.8 ± 0.2 W
Maximum deviation ± 5 KHz
S/N at 3 KHz deviation 40 dB
Modulation distortion ±3 KHz ≤5%
Audio response at 1KHz deviation +1 to -3 dB of 6 dB/octave from 300 Hz to 3 kHz
Spurious/harmonic emissions Hi/Lo <0.25 uW
Modulation sensitivity ≤20 mV
Transmitter protection Open/short circuit of antenna
Communications
Comm. port NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183, 4800 baud
Comm. port NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000
NMEA 0183 input (receive) RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS
NMEA 0183 output (transmit) DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position).
AIVDM (AIS) 38400 Baud
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Hailer
Audio power out 30 W @ 4 Ohms
AIS
AIS function Dual receivers only
Receiver frequency CH87 - 161.975 MHz
CH88 - 162.025 MHz (default channel)
Supported AIS Information Status/Destination/ETA, Vessel Name, Type of
vessel, Call sign, MMSI number, IMO number,
Draft/Size of vessel, Vessel position, SOG/COG/
Rate of turn/Heading
HS90 wireless handset Unit limit
Rx Frequency 2401~2480 MHz
Rx channel number 80
Rx Sensitivity @ PER <=1% -92 dBm
Rx current <60 mA
Nominal transmit power/peak power 18+/-2 dBm
Tx frequency error <+/-30 ppm
Tx current <150 mA
Functional range 200 m
HS90 cradle voltage 12 VDC battery system (negative ground)
HS90 cradle current drain ≤0.5 A
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RS90 NMEA 2000 PGNS
127250 Vessel Heading
127258 Magnetic Variation
129025 Position, Rapid Update
129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update
129029 GNSS Position Data
129033 Time & Date
129038 Class A position report (Rx,Tx)
129039 Class B position report (Rx,Tx)
129040 Class B extended position report (Rx, Tx)
129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report
129283 Cross Track Error
129284 Navigation Data
129285 Navigation Route/WP Information
129792 DGNSS Broadcast binary message (Tx)
129793 UTC and date report (Tx)
129794 Class A static and voyage related data (rx, tx)
129795 Addressed binary message (tx)
129796 Acknowledge (tx)
129797 Binary broadcast message (tx)
129798 SAR Aircraft Position report (tx)
129799 Radio Frequency/Mode/Power
129800 UTC/Date enquiry (tx)
129801 Addressed safety msg (rx,tx)
129802 Broadcast safety msg (rx,tx)
129803 Interrogation (tx)
129804 Assignment Mode Command (tx)
129805 Data Link Management message (tx)
129807 AIS Group Assignment
129808 DSC Call Information
129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A
129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B
130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position
130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B ‘CS’)
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Appendix 11 - US and ROW VHF marine
channel charts
The following channel charts are provided for reference only
and may not be correct for all regions. It is the radio operator’s
responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used
for local regulations.
International channel chart
CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
04 156.200 160.800 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
05 156.250 160.850 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS/VTS
06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY
07 156.350 160.950 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-
to bridge) Yes No BRIDGE COM
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
15 156.750 156.750 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and
Calling
Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only
18 156.900 161.500 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
19 156.950 161.550 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE
20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
22 157.100 161.700 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
61 156.075 160.675 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
62 156.125 160.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
63 156.175 160.775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
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CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No BRIDGE COM
68 156.425 156.425 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 2
71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
77 156.875 156.875 S Ship to Ship Yes No SHIP-SHORE
78 156.925 161.525 D Ship to Shore No Yes SHIP-SHORE
79 156.975 161.575 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
80 157.025 161.625 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
Special notes on international channel usage
1. Low power (1W) only.
2. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective
Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice
communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available
on DSC enabled radios.
¼Notes
• The INTERNATIONAL channel bank is not legal for use in U.S. or
Canada waters.
• Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New
Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where
otherwise not specified.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
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USA channel chart
CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
01A 156.050 156.050 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
03A 156.150 156.150 S US Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY
07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to
bridge), 1W with Power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
15 --- 156.750 S Environmental ------ ------ ENVIRONMENTAL 2 RX only
16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only
18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
19A 156.950 156.950 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operations, Canadian Coast Guard No Yes PORT OPS
20A 157.000 157.000 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
22A 157.100 157.100 S Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes COAST GUARD
23A 157.150 157.150 S U.S. Government, Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE
26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Marine operator No Yes TELEPHONE
61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
63A 156.175 156.175 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial
Fishing Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with
Power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W
68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE
70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 6
71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
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CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government, Environmental
Protection Agency Operations Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
84A 157.225 157.225 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
85A 157.275 157.275 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
86A 157.325 157.325 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
87A 157.375 157.375 S Public Correspondence, Marine Operator COMMERCIAL
88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
88A 157.425 157.425 S Commercial, Inter-ship Only Yes No COMMERCIAL
Special notes on USA channel usage
1. Low power (1 W) only.
2. Receive only.
3. Low power (1 W) initially. Override to high power by holding
down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-
bridge communications.
4. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A,
82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special
authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard. Not for use by
the general public.
5. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the
USA channel is simplex.
This same channel is always duplex when selecting International.
There is no “A” reference for Interna tional channels. The letter “B” is
only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.
6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective
Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice
communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available
on DSC enabled radios.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel
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CANADA channel chart
CH TX (MHz RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
04A 156.200 156.200 S Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY
07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to
bridge) 1W with power-up Yes No BRIDGE COM 3 1W
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 1 1W only
16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR 1 1W only
18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
19A 156.950 156.950 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
20 157.000 161.600 D Canadian Coast Guard No Yes CANADIAN CG 1 1W only
21 157.050 161.650 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS
21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED
21B --- 161.650 S Port Operations ------ ------ PORT OPS RX only
22A 157.100 157.100 S Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
25B --- 161.850 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only
26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
28B --- 162.000 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only
60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial
Fishing Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL
68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
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CH TX (MHz RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
70 156.525 156.525 S Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 6
71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP - SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
74 156.725 156.725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government Operations Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
83 157.175 161.775 D Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes RESTRICTED 4
83B --- 161.775 S Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only ------ ------ CANADIAN CG
84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 162.025 D Public Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
Special notes on Canada channel usage
1. Low power (1 W) only.
2. Receive only.
3. Low power (1 W) initially. Override to high power by holding
down H/L key before transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-
bridge communications.
4. Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A,
and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special
authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for
use by the general public.
5. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates
the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always
duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for
International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian
“Receive only” channels.
6. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective
Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice
communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available
on DSC enabled radios.
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¼Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
US and Canada weather channels
CH RX (MHz) Traffic Type Name Remark
WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX02 162.400 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX03 162.475 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX04 162.425 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX05 162.450 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX06 162.500 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX07 162.525 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only
WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only
WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only
EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) alerts
National Codes
Nature of Activation
Event Codes Message
Emergency Action Notification
(National only)
EAN WARNING
EAT ADVISORY
National Information Center NIC ADVISORY
National Periodic Test NPT TEST
Required Monthly Test RMT TEST
Required Weekly Test RWT TEST
State and Local Codes
Nature of Activation
Event Codes Message
Avalanche Warning AVW WARNING
Avalanche Watch AVA WATCH
Blizzard Warning BZW WARNING
Child Abduction Emergency CAE WARNING
Civil Danger Warning CDW WARNING
Civil Emergency Message CEM WARNING
Coastal Flood Warning CFW WARNING
Coastal Flood Watch CFA WATCH
Dust Storm Warning DSW WARNING
Earthquake Warning EQW WARNING
Evacuation Immediate EVI WARNING
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State and Local Codes
Nature of Activation
Event Codes Message
Fire Warning FRW WARNING
Flash Flood Warning FFW WARNING
Flash Flood Watch FFA WATCH
Flash Flood Statement FFS ADVISORY
Flood Warning FLW WARNING
Flood Watch FLA WATCH
Flood Statement FLS ADVISORY
Hazardous Materials Warning HMW WARNING
High Wind Warning HWW WARNING
High Wind Watch HWA WATCH
Hurricane Warning HUW WARNING
Hurricane Watch HUA WATCH
Hurricane Statement HLS ADVISORY
Law Enforcement Warning LEW WARNING
Local Area Emergency LAE WARNING
911 Telephone Outage Emergency TOE WARNING
Nuclear Power Plant Warning NUW WARNING
Radiological Hazard Warning RHW WARNING
Severe Thunderstorm Warning SVR WARNING
Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVA WATCH
Severe Weather Statement SVS ADVISORY
Shelter in Place Warning SPW WARNING
Special Marine Warning SMW WARNING
Special Weather Statement SPS ADVISORY
Tornado Warning TOR WARNING
Tornado Watch TOA WATCH
Tropical Storm Warning TRW WARNING
Tropical Storm Watch TRA WATCH
Tsunami Warning TSW WARNING
Tsunami Watch TSA WATCH
Volcano Warning VOW WARNING
Winter Storm Warning WSW WARNING
Winter Storm Watch WSA WATCH
For more information about the Emergency Alert System and event
codes, visit: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/eas_codes.shtmlSimrad
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Appendix 12 - EU VHF marine channel
charts
The following channel charts are provided for reference only
and may not be correct for all regions. It is the radio operator’s
responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used
for local regulations. For specific channel information for your
country, please refer to local authorities.
EU international channel chart
CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
01 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
02 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
03 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
04 156.200 160.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
05 156.250 160.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY
07 156.350 160.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No SHIP-SHIP
09 156.450 156.450 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
10 156.500 156.500 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
11 156.550 156.550 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to
bridge) Yes No SAFETY COM
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
15 156.750 156.750 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 S Inter-ship Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
18 156.900 161.500 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
19 156.950 161.550 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
20 157.000 161.600 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
21 157.050 161.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
22 157.100 161.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
26 157.300 161.900 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
61 156.075 160.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
62 156.125 160.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
63 156.175 160.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
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CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) Mode Traffic Type Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Name Tag Remark
64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
65 156.275 160.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
66 156.325 160.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes No SHIP-SHIP
68 156.425 156.425 S Port Operations Yes No PORT OPS
69 156.475 156.475 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
70 156.525 156.525 - Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 2
71 156.575 156.575 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 S Inter-ship Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
75 156.775 156.775 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
76 156.825 156.825 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 1 1W only
77 156.875 156.875 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP-SHIP
78 156.925 161.525 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
79 156.975 161.575 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
80 157.025 161.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
81 157.075 161.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
82 157.125 161.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
83 157.175 161.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Op No Yes PHONE-PORTOP
87 157.375 157.375 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 3
88 157.425 157.425 S Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 3
Special notes on EU international channel usage
1. LOW POWER (1W) only.
2. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective
Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice
communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available
on DSC enabled radios.
3. Maybe Duplex in some regions
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
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Inland waterways country-specic table - ATIS ON
For specific channel information for your country, please refer to
local authorities.
CH Specific Footnotes Transmitting Frequency (MHz) Ship to Ship Ship to Port Nautical Information
Ship Land
60 a) 156.025 160.625 x
01 a) 156.05 160.65 x
61 a) 156.075 160.675 x
02 a) 156.1 160.7 x
62 a) 156.125 160.725 x
03 a) 156.15 160.75 x
63 a) 156.175 160.775 x
04 a) 156.2 160.8 x
64 a) 156.225 160.825 x
05 a) 156.25 160.85 x
65 a) 156.275 160.875 x
06 a) b) 156.3 156.3 x
66 a) 156.325 160.925 x
07 a) 156.35 160.95 x
67 a) c) 156.375 156.375 x
08 a) q) 156.4 156.4 x
68 a) 156.425 156.425 x
09 a) b) c) 156.45 156.45 x
69 a) 156.475 156.475 x
10 e) 156.5 156.5 x
70 a) 156.525 156.525 Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling
11 156.55 156.55 x
71 156.575 156.575 x
12 156.6 156.6 x
72 a) r) 156.625 156.625 x
13 f) 156.65 156.65 x
73 f) g) 156.675 156.675 x
14 q) 156.7 156.7 x
74 a) 156.725 156.725 x
15 h) 156.75 156.75 x
75 o) 156.775 156.775 x
16 i) 156.8 156.8 x
76 j) d) o) 156.825 156.825 x
17 h) 156.85 156.85 x
77 a) k) 156.875 156.875 x
18 156.9 161.5 x
78 156.925 161.525 x
19 156.95 161.55 x
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CH Specific Footnotes Transmitting Frequency (MHz) Ship to Ship Ship to Port Nautical Information
Ship Land
79 a) 156.975 161.575 x
20 157 161.6 x
80 157.025 161.625 x
21 a) 157.05 161.65 x
81 a) 157.075 161.675 x
22 157.1 161.7 x
82 l) m) 157.125 161.725 x
23 m) 157.15 161.75 x
83 a) m) 157.175 161.775 x
24 m) 157.2 161.8 x
84 m) 157.225 161.825 x
25 m) 157.25 161.85 x
85 a) m) 157.275 161.875 x
26 m) 157.3 161.9 x
86 a) m) 157.325 161.925 x
27 m) 157.35 161.95 x
87 a) d) 157.375 157.375 x
28 m) 157.4 162 x
88 a) p) 157.425 157.425 x
AIS 1 a) n) 161.975 161.975
AIS 2 a) n) 162.025 162.025
General remarks to Country Specic table:
1 The channels for service categories ship-to-ship and nautical
information may also be used for vessel traffic -systems by traffic
centres.
2 In some countries, frequencies certain channels are used for an
other service category or other radio services. These countries
are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
Hungary, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, the Slovak
Republic, the Czech Republic (with exemption of channels 08, 09,
72, 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The
Administrations concerned should make any possible attempt
to make these frequencies channels as soon as possible available
for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the
required service category.
Explanation of specic footnotes in Country Specic table:
a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited
to use this channel.
b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150
and km 350.
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c. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene
communications during safety operations on the North Sea,
IJsselmeer, Waddenzee, Ooster- and Westerschelde.
d. This channel may also be used for piloting, mooring, tugging and
for other nautical purposes.
e. This channel is the first ship-to-ship channel, unless the
competent authority has designated an other channel. In the
countries mentioned under remark 2, it is allowed that the output
power is set to a value between 6 and 25 W until 1 January 2005.
f. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel is used
for service category ship-to-port authorities.
g. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by its national coastguard
for communications during oil pollution operations on the North
Sea and for safety messages for the North Sea, Waddenzee,
IJsselmeer, Ooster- and Westerschelde.
h. This channel may be used only for service category on-board
communications.
i. This channel may be used only for communications between
seagoing vessels and participating land stations in case of distress
and safety communications within the maritime sea-areas. In the
countries mentioned under remark 2, this channel may be used only
for distress, safety and calling.
j. The output power shall be reduced automatically to a value
between 0.5 and 1 W.
k. This channel may be used for communications with a social
character.
l. In the Netherlands and Belgium, this channel may be used for
transmitting messages concerning bunkering and victualling. The
output power has to be reduced manually to a value between 0.5
and 1 W.
m. This channel may also be used for public correspondence.
n. This channel will be used for an automatic ship identification and
surveillance system (AIS) capable of providing worldwide operating
on seas and Inland Waterways.
o. The availability of this channel is on a voluntary basis. All existing
equipment shall be capable to of operating on this channel within a
ten-year period after the entry into force of this Arrangement.
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p. After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be
used only for special events on a temporary basis.
q. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category
nautical information.
r. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category
ship-to-port authorities
Special channels
Country Item Chart Primary Channel
EU Standard, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal DSC ON EUR Default
UK DSC ON EUR Default M, M2
Belgium DSC ON EUR Default 31, 37, 96 (1W)
ATIS ON EUR Default 31, 96 (1W)
Norway, Finland DSC ON L1, L2, L3, F1, F2, F3
Sweden, Denmark DSC ON L1, L2, F1, F2, F3
Italy DSC ON
Italy (with coast) DSC ON A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5,
C6, C7, C8, C9
Holland DSC ON 31 (1W), 37
ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W)
Germany DSC ON
ATIS ON EUR Default
Austria DSC ON EUR Default
ATIS ON EUR Default
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Appendix 13 - MMSI and license
information
You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and
enter it into your RS90 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact
the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to
contact, consult your Simrad dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal
telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are
capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station
license for the RS90. You may also need an individual operator’s
license.
Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your
national radio communications authorities before operating DSC
functions.
Countries of intended use in the EU:
AT - Austria
BE - Belgium
BG - Bulgaria
CY - Cyprus
CZ - Czech Republic
DK - Denmark
EE - Estonia
FI - Finland
FR - France
DE - Germany
GR - Greece
HU - Hungary
IS - Iceland
IE - Ireland
IT - Italy
LI - Liechtenstein
LV - Latvia
LT - Lithuania
LU - Luxembourg
MT - Malta
NL - Netherlands
NO - Norway
PL - Poland
PT - Portugal
RO - Romania
SK - Slovakia
SI - Slovenia
ES - Spain
SE - Sweden
CH - Switzerland
TR - Turkey
UK - United Kingdom
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