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Glossary
Glossary of Radio Terminology and Abbreviations
Canadian Channels:
Channel designations as defined and
regulated by Industry Canada, (RIC), Marine Communications &
Traffic Services.
Duplex:
Transmit and receive on different frequencies.
FM:
Frequency Modulation
International Channels:
Channel designations as defined for use in
international waters by the International Telecommunications Union, (ITU).
Marina Channels:
Special channels reserved for marinas located in
selected European countries. These channels must be programmed
into the VHF International Band by an authorized dealer.
Private Channels:
Channels which are assigned by regulatory
agencies governing VHF radio use for a specific region or country.
These channels must be programmed into the VHF International Band
by an authorized dealer.
PTT:
Press-To-Talk switch
RX:
Receive
Simplex:
Transmit and receive on the same frequency.
Squelch:
To suppress background noise.
Tri-Watch:
Monitors Channels 16 and the Call channel while
working on yet another user designated channel.
TX:
Transmit
U.S.A. Channels:
Channel designations as defined by the Federal
Communications Commission, (FCC).
VHF:
Very High Frequency (30 MHz to 300 MHz)
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