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Northtstar
Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU
Operation and Installation Manual
WEATHER
MHz
TRAFFIC TYPE
NAME TAG
Wx01
RX Only
162.550
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx02
RX Only
162.400
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx03
RX Only
162.475
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx04
RX Only
162.425
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx05
RX Only
162.450
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx06
RX Only
162.500
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx07
RX Only
162.525
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
Wx08
RX Only
161.650
CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL
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CANADA WX
Wx09
RX Only
161.775
CANADIAN WEATHER CHANNEL
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CANADA WX
Wx10
RX Only
163.275
NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL
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NOAA WX
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.
7.
The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.