Shakespeare Electronic SE500 User guide

SE500
HANDHELD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction.1
1.1 Purpose. 1
1.2 Equipment Description.2
1.3 Supplied Parts.2
1.4 Optional Accessories.. 2
1.5 Licence Requ irements.3
1.5.1 License Application.3
1.5.2 Operator’s License.....3
1.6 Brief Operating Instructions... 4
1.7 Technical Specifications.6
2.0 Installation.7
2.1 Unpacking And Inspection.7
2.2 Preparation For Use.7
2.2.1 Antenna Installation.7
2.2.2 Charging the Battery.8
2.2.3 Using the Belt Clip.8
3.0 Operation.9
3.2.6 Voice Transmitting.11
3.2.7 High/Med/Low Transmit
Power.......11
3.2.8 Weather Channels Access.12
3.2.9 Channel 16 Priority..12
3.2.10 All Channel Scan.12
3.2.11 Memory Scan.13
3.2.12 Dual Watch.13
3.2.13 Void Control Operation.14
3.3 Methods Of Operation.14
4.0 Appendix. 1 5
Appendix A.15
USAVHF Marine Channel
Assignments
Appendix B.16
VHF Marine Weather
Channel Assignments
Appendix C.16
International VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
Appendix D.17
Canadian VHF Marine
Channel Assignments
Appendix E.19
Phonetic Alphabet And
Glossary
Appendix F....20
Schematics
3.1 Controls And Display..9
3.2 Operating Procedures.10
3.2.1 Power and Volume
Control.10
3.2.2 Display Backlighting.10
3.2.3 Setting Squelch.10
3.2.4 Channel Selection.10
3.2.5 USA/Intemational Channel
Select.11

Figure 1-1. Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF Radio
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld
Marine VHF radio. You have purchased a high technology piece of marine electronics,
fully backed by the Shakespeare name. The Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine
VHF radio incorporates modem styling and functionality, making the Shakespeare SE
500 not only easy, but pleasing to operate.
The frequency synthesized transceiver provides access to all usable U.S., Canadian
and International Channels. Ten weather channels are also available through easy front
panel key presses making the SE 500 the best value in marine VHF radio.
The key to obtaining the most use and pleasure from your new VHF radio, is reading
the owner’s manual. This will help you give your radio the proper usage and care to
ensure many years of satisfying use. It is important to cover the areas of this manual
pertaining to "License Requirements" established by the Federal Communications
Commission.
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1.1 P urpose
The Shakespeare SE 500 Owner’s Manual is designed to answer most of your questions
about the installation and operation of your radio. It is important to read through each
section before attempting to operate your radio. A '‘Brief Operating 1 ' section assures
you are on the air quickly and properly. Many new user pitfalls can be avoided by
reading this manual.
1.2 Equipment Description
The Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio is a digitally synthesized
transceiver constructed of only the highest grade corrosion resistant materials. All
electronic components are solid state providing the most efficient use of precious
battery power. Also, the Shakespeare SE 500 marine handheld VHF radio offers three
output power settings, 1 watt, 2.5 watts, and 5 watts.
The microprocessor control used in this radio offers features found only in far more
expensive units. Features such as Dual Channel Watch, All Channel Scan, Priority
Channel 16, and 10 Weather Channels are only some of the Shakespeare SE 500’s
many extras.
1.3 Supplied Parts
SE 500 Radio Transceiver
BP 600 Heavy Duty Battery Pack
AC Line Charger
Belt Clip with Screws
Vinyl Carrying Case
Wrist Strap
1.4 Optional Accessories
DC - DC Adapter
"Quick Charge" Charger
BNC/SO-239 External Antenna Adapter
Speaker Mike
BP 600 Replacement/Spare Battery Pack (600 mA-hr)
Shakespeare has been building a reputation for uncompromising quality in marine
communications for more than 35 years. A reputation that our US Navy and Coast
Guard have come to count on. So whether you selected your Shakespeare radio for
peace of mind or for fun, we recommend you consult your Shakespeare marine
electronics dealer for the wide variety of marine antennas and accessories available.
He can help you select the system combination that best fits your boat and needs.
Warranty Card
Flexible Antenna
FCC Application- 506
FCC Restricted Operator’s Permit- 753
Owner’s Manual
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1.5 License Requirements
Pleasure boats (U.S. vessels), equipped with a marine radio, must have a Ship Station
License. Other vessels (including compulsory equipped vessels) may require a Ship
Radio Station License and a Commercial Radio Operator’s License to operate the radio
station. If the ship is not a U.S. vessel, contact the local authorities to determine
licensing requirements.
When purchasing a new boat, a new station license must be applied for as the "Ship
Station License" is not transferable. Therefore, upon the sale of your boat, the FCC
requires that you submit your old license for cancellation. A change in mailing address
requires notification to filed with the FCC. This notification is mailed to:
Federal Communications Commission
P. O. Box 1040
Gettysburg, PA 17326
1.5.1 License Application
The Ship Radio Station License is obtained by filling out and submitting Form 506
with $35 to the FCC. DO NOT SEND CASH. To operate the radio while waiting for
the license to be returned from the FCC, fill out and keep the bottom part of Form 506.
This "Temporary Permit" is good for 90 days from the date the Form 506 is mailed to
the FCC. Your Ship Station License is valid for a period of 5 years. The call sign for
your station will be issued on the license and the temporary permit has instructions for
assigning the vessel’s temporary call sign. If the ship’s radio station is to be operated
in other countries, contact the local authorities for their licensing requirements. Mail
Station License Application form to:
Federal Communications Commission
Marine Ship Service
P. O. Box 358275
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5275
1.5.2 Operator’s License
While operating anywhere in the UNITED STATES, no Operator’s License is required
to use the SE 500 transceiver when it is operated in accordance with Part 80 of the FCC
regulations. However, if you are going to dock in a foreign port or planning to leave
a foreign port to dock in U.S. ports, it will be necessary to obtain the Restricted Permit.
To do this fill out and mail to the FCC a Form 753 along with a $35 fee in the form of
a single check or money order payable to the FCC. DO NOT SEND CASH. For
further license information call the FCC at 717-337-1212.
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1.6 Brief Operating Instructions
Use the following brief operation instructions to quickly refresh your memory when
using the Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio. Please remember that
this section is not designed to replace a thorough study of the Owner’s Manual. Install
the flexible antenna by inserting into the connector on top of the radio. To remove
squeeze the bottom of the antenna and twist.
I -Antenna Connector
2- S pe aker/M ic rop h one
3- Backlight Control (DIM)
4- USA/IntemationaI Indicator
5- Transmit Indicator
6- Push-To-Talk
7- LO/MED/HI Tx Power
8- Weather Channels Indicator
9- Dual Watch Indicator
10- Void Control Indicator
II -Memory Active Indicator
12- USA/Intemational Key
13- Dual Watch Key
14- Scan Key
15- Memory Key
16- Battery Pack
17- Active Channel Readout
18- Channel Keys
19- Transmit Power Key
20- Channel 16 Select Key
21- Weather Mode Select Key
22- Scan Indicator
23- Squelch Control
24- Speaker/Microphone Connector
25- Power and Volume Control
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Brief Operations Table
POWER ON/VOLUME Turn volume control (top of radio) Clockwise.
SQUELCH
BACKLIGHTING
USA/INT
SELECTING
CHANNELS
EMERGENCY
CALLING
TRANSMIT
POWER
TRANSMIT
WEATHER
CHANNELS
DUAL WATCH
ALL SCAN
Turn the Squelch Control knob counterclockwise
until noise is heard. Turn Squelch Control knob
clockwise, just until noise is no longer heard.
Touch the [DIM] key on the side of the radio to turn
on the LCD display backlighting for 10 seconds.
This key selects USA or International bands. See
Appendix A through D for channel listing and usage.
Pressing the UP/DQWN arrow keys, scrolls
through the available channels. The displayed
channel is the active channel.
Press 16 key. This channel is used to call the
Coast Guard and general vessel calling. Always
switch to another channel to chat. To leave
Emergency-Call ing Channel 1 6 press DW| or
Channel Select UP/DOWN arrow keys.
Press 1TX PWR | to toggle between HI, MD, LO
transmit power settings.
Press and hold the PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) key
on the side of the radio to transmit.
Press WX to access the last selected weather
channel. To change WX channels, use the
UP/DOWN | arrow keys. To exit the weather
channels press 116 | or WX
Set Squelc h, then select a channel other than 16.
To uch the |DW| key. To stop, press the [l6
DW| keys.
WX
or
Set Squelch as mentioned and press | SCAN | key.
VOID CONTROL Press and hold the backlight control for 2 seconds.
VC annunciation comes on and the keypad is
locked. Repeat for unlocking.
NOTE
1 beep confirms a valid entry. 3 beeps mean an invalid entry- TRY AGAIN.
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1.7 Technical Specifications
General
Physical Characteristics
Temperature Range
Battery life
Channels
Channel Spacing
Charge Voltage
Transmitter
Output Power
Output Impedance
Modulation
Frequency Stability
Spurious Emissions
Hum and Noise
Audio Response
Height: 6.CTH Width: 2.5"W Depth: 1.5"D
Weight: 1.0 lbs
-20 Deg C to +50 Deg C
Duty cycle -5 min receive -1 min transmit
5 Watts - 4 hrs, 2.5 Watts - 7 hrs, 1 Watts - 14 hrs
10.8 VDC@ 600 mA-hrs
124 total, 57 USA, 57 International and 10 Weather
25 KHz
12.5 VDC +/-.5 V
5 Watt/2.5 Watt/1 Watt
50 Ohms
FM, 5 KHz max deviation
+/- .0005%(5ppm)
2.5 uW
■ 40 db
Less than 10% distortion at +/-3kHz deviation.
+6 db/octave pre-emphasis. Audio low pass
filter included.
Receiver
Sensitivity
Selectivity
Spurious Response
Attenuation
Intermodulation Spurious
Response Attenuation
Audio Output Power
Audio Distortion
Audio Response
Squelch Sensitivity
.30uV or less for 12db SINAD
.50uV or less for 20db SINAD
-6db at +/- 7.5 KHz
-60db at +/-25 Hz
60 db min.
60 db min.
350 mW min @ 8 Ohms - Internal or speaker mike
10% @ 350 mW into 8 Ohms
+1/-3 db matching a 6db/octave de-emphasis,
from 300-3000 Hz
Threshold: .30 uV Max,
Full Squelch: .80 uV
Specifications subject to change without notice and are nominal unless otherwise
indicated.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
Before using the Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHP radio, please study the
following section. Failure to adhere to the these installation and operating considera¬
tions can damage or significantly degrade the performance of your VHF radio.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
The Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio comes to you 100% inspected.
When unpacking check the parts shipped with the unit against the supplied parts lists.
If there is a discrepency notify the selling agent or Shakespeare Customer Service
(1-803-276-5504).
If the radio was damaged during shipment, save ALL packing material to make it easier
to file a claim with the carrier. All damage claims from shipment must be filed with
the freight carrier used to ship the radio to you.
2.2 Preparation for Use
The remainder of the Installation section, covers those tasks that should be addressed
before usage.
2.2.1 Antenna Installation
1. T ake the antenna out of the plastic bag.
2. Hold the antenna by its wide base. Then, line up
the antenna connector on the radio with the connec¬
tor at the bottom of the antenna. The pins on the side
of the radio connector must line up with the slots on
the inside of the antenna connector.
3. Press the antenna onto the connector on the top of
the radio.
4. The antenna is locked in place by turning the base
of the antenna clockwise until a click is felt.
5. Reverse the above procedure to remove.
1
Figure 2-1. Antenna
Assembly.
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CAUTION
DO NOT operate the SE 500 VHF radio in a transmit mode without the antenna.
This can result in severe damage to the transmitter portion of the radio and void
the warranty.
2.2.2 Charging the Battery
It is very important that the battery supplied with the SE 500 VHF radio be fully
charged prior to using it for the first time. This will help maximize the life of the battery
pack that powers your handheld VHF.
Before charging or interchanging the battery, make sure the SE 500 is turned OFF by
turning the volume control, located on the top, counter-clockwise until a "click” is felt.
Plug the end of the battery charger cable, into the back of the battery pack. The battery
is the lower section of the radio. After the charger and battery pack are connected,
plug the battery charger into a 115 VAC electrical receptacle.
Let the battery charge for 14 hours to assure it has received a full charge. After it has
been fully charged, and the charger and battery pack disconnected, the SE 500 is ready
to use.
Helpful Tips On Battery Usage
1. Do not leave charger on constantly.
2. Discharge at least 50% before recharging to prevent battery memory problem
associated with all Ni-Cad batteries.
2.2.3 Using the Belt Clip
The SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio is supplied with a belt clip that is user
installed. Installation is not required for proper operation and is optional.
To install the belt clip, lay the radio face down on a soft non-scratch surface. Locate
the two screws packed with the belt clip. Position the top two holes near the top of the
belt clip over the two holes on the back of the radio. Install the screws, keeping in
mind that the screws should thread into the transceiver easily. Using a small screw
driver, carefully tighten the screws.
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3.0 OPERATION
The Shakespeare SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio was designed with the marine
environment in mind, with special attention paid to ease of operation. The following
section is written to help you realize the maximum benefit of your purchase. The SE
500 marine VHF radio is not only a convenience but a valuable tool in life threatening
situations. This life saving potential makes thorough study of this Owner’s manual
extremely important.
3.1 Controls And Display
The controls and displayed information can be found on the front and top panels of the
SE 500. Two knobs on the top control power ON, speaker volume and squelch
adjustment. The backlit LCD display shows selected channel, transmit power setting,
scan mode and transmit mode. The keypad controls selection of receive and transmit
channels, transmit power level. Dual channel watch, all channel scan, memory scan,
weather channel access, USA or International channels and instant channel 16 priority
select. A single beep of the radio indicates a valid keyboard entry. Three beeps mean
an invalid entry- PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
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3.2 Operating Procedures
3.2.1 Power and Volume Control
Turn the Volume Control knob (top right control knob), clockwise. A ''click 1 ' is heard
and felt. At this point the display shows numbers and annunciators. The channel being
displayed is Channel 16 with the transmit output power set to n HI M . Also, the "USA"
channel assignments is shown. This is your first indication of the power being turned
ON.
To adjust the Volume level turn the Squelch Control knob counterclockwise until static
is heard in the speaker. At this
time the volume of the speaker can
be adjusted to a reasonable level.
Make this adjustment by turning
the Volume Control back and forth
until you are comfortable with the
background noise level.
3.2.2 Display Backlighting
The display backlighting of the SE 500 is normally of f. This saves precious battery
power when the backlig hting is not needed. Press the |DIM| key on the left side of
the radio just above the |PTT| key, to turn the backlight on. The backlight stays on
for 10 seconds, then automatically goes off.
3.2.3 Setting Squelch
To adjust the squelch setting, start by turning the Squelch Control knob (top left control
knob), all the way counterclockwise. Rotate the Volume Control knob counterclock¬
wise until the static noise heard in the radio speaker is at a comfortable level. Next,
when no radio transmissions are being heard, turn the Squelch Control knob clockwise
just to the point that the static noise is no longer heard. This quiets the static between
received radio transmissions and still allows the incoming messages to be heard.
The level of squelch adjustment needed to quiet the radio static noise is dependent on
the background static intensity. Keep in mind that the squelch may need to be adjusted
when listening to a different channel.
3.2.4 Channel Selection
Channel selection for the normal transmit/receive channels is set using the arrow keys
found on the right side of the front panel. The current active channel selection is
viewed in the LCD display.
Squelch Control Volume Control
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To change channels, simply press the | TP/D OWN] ^^^CHANNEL
arrow key. Observe the changing channels in the LCD
display. From your present channel, pressing the TP
arrow key will increase the channel numbers. In die same
respect, from your present channel, pressing the [DOWN
arrow key decreases the channel numbers. If the highest CHANNEL DOWN
or lowest channel available is reached and the pressing of
the arrow key is continued, the channel num bers will c ycle aroun d to the top or bottom
of the list and continue changing. Holding |UP| or [DOWN] changes the channel
at a rapid rate. Practice several times to become accustomed to this. Some channels
have no Tx function (ie. 15,75,76 guard channels). Please study the channel allocation
list in the Appendix to become familiar with the proper and customary usage.
3.2.5 USA/International Channel Select
The SE 500 is programmed to access both
United States and International channels.
Which set of channels you use is determined
by the area of operation. Normally in U.S.
coastal areas and ports, the USA channels are
selected.
To toggle between USA and International channels, press the |USA/INT[ key. The
channel type selected is indicated in the display.
3.2.6 Voice Transmitting
Until you have memorized the proper usage of each channel, refer to the channel
Assignment Appendices before attempting to make a voice transmission. There you
will find a listing of the channels and their usage.
Once the proper channel has been selected, locate the Push-To-Talk key on t he left
side of the radio. The Push-To-T alk key will be referred to from here on as t he |PTTl
key. To transmit press and hold | PTT j for the entire transmissi on. Wh ile iPTTl is
held in, speak into the microphone slowly and clearly. While the I PTT | key is being
held “TX" appears in the LCD display. When the transmission is complete, release
the | PTT | key.
3.2.7 High/Medium/Low Transmit Power
The SE 500 has three transmit power output levels, 1 Watt, 2.5 Watts and 5 Watts.
The Low power level (1 Watt) is provided for situations where the two parties involved
are close to each other. This reduces the congestion on the same channel in areas far
away, allowing more individuals to use a channel at one given time.
USA/INTERNATIONAL KEY
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MED power is to conserve battery life. In most situations, the person you are
communicating with can receive you well with 2.5 Watts of power. Try this first before
using the full 5 Watts.
To toggle t he power output selection between "LO" , M MED'\ and "HI" press the
.TX PWR] key. The transmit power output level is displayed in the LCD display
window.
3.2.8 Weather Channels Access
The SE 500 has the ability to monitor NOAA and International Weather Service
broadcast. This safety feature allows you to listen to weather reports at any time so
changes can be made in your boating plans. This allows you to alter your planned
course and to make shipboard preparations.
To change from standard marine VHF channels to the weather channel broadcast, press
the | WX 1 key. "WX" appears in the LCD display indicating that weather channel
reception is now active. The initial weather channel displayed, is the last one used.
Use the channel change arrow keys on the front panel to select a useable weather
channel.
To cancel weather channel access, press the WX or the [16] key. Pressing of
other keys while in the weather channel mode will be an invalid key press.
3.2.9 Channel 16 Priority
RED CHANNEL|l6] KEY
As a convenience and safety feature, the
SE 500 Handheld Marine VHF radio has
a channel [16] priority key labeled "16"
in red lettering. Pressing this key from
any mode or channel immediately chan¬
ges the selected channel to channel 16
with the power output changed to "Hr 1 . The new channel and transmit power level is
shown in the LCD display.
USA/INT TX PWR
□ LCD
DW SCAN
3.2.10 All Channel Scan
The SE 500 has the ability to scan through all available channels. To do this, proper
Squelch adjustment is most important.
Press the SCAN] key. The channel indications displayed in the LCD display on the
front panel will begin to cycle through all available channels. If a squelch break occurs
on any of the channels while being scanned, the scanning stops on that channel.
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The S E 500 resumes scanning 4 seconds after the end of the squelch break unless the
[PTT| key is pressed. If this happens, a beep is heard, the scan operation is canceled and
your SE 500 re main s on the same ch annel. Th e A H Channe l Scan is canceled at any time
l. l Dff
by pressing the [16], | WX
SC AN |,orl MEM | keys.
3.2.11 Memory Scan
The Memory Scan feature of the SE 500 allows programming of the scan function to scan
only 10 selected channels. Proper setting of the squelch control is necessary for this
function to correctly operate.
STQ.filNfli Use the arrow keys on the front panel to select the channel to be stored in
key until second beep is heard (about I MEM
scan memory. Press and hold the
second). The channel showing in the display is placed into the memory bank If the
channel is already in memory, NO beep is heard.
If you wish to enter more channels into memory, wait until the “MEM” annunciator is
out. Then repeat this step for up to nine more channels to make a total often. If an attempt
is made to store a channel in memory when it is full, a 3 beep tone is heard and “FL”
appears in the LCD display for 1 second. Turning the SE 500 OFF for more than 15
seconds erases the memory bank. Simply re-enter your selections after Power Up.
SCAN LIST REVIEW: To review the channels stored, briefly touch and release the
MEM | key. “MEM ” and the stored channel appears in the LCD display. Each quick
touch of the MEM | key sequencially shows the channels you have stored in the memory
bank.
SCANNING THE MEMORY PAN K; Press the j MEM | key. “MEM” annunciator
appears. Then press the [SCAN] key. “SCAN” also appears in the display and the
channel display begins to cycle through the channels stored in the memory bank. When
a squelch break occurs, the display stops and remains on that channel for 4 seconds after
the squelch break ends. The scan process then continues.
If the |PTT| key on the side of the radio is pressed, a beep tone is heard and the memory
scan mode is turned off. This allows comm u nication on the displayed channel to
continue. Pressing the 1161 key, |WX| , DW or |SCAN| keys will cancel the memory
scan operation.
CLEARING A CHANNEL: To clear a channel stored in scan memory, press and hold
the | MEM | key until “CL” appears in the LCD Display and a beep acknowledge is heard.
This takes about 3.5 seconds. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE "MEM" ANNUN1CA-
TOR IS OUT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A CHANNEL FROM MEMORY.
3.2.12 Dual Watch
The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor channel 16 and ONE other channel. To
make use of this feature the squelch must be properly set.
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Once the squelch is set, select the "other 11 channel using the channel select arrow keys
on the front panel. Next, press the DW key. "DW"
appears in the LCD display. The channel display then
changes between Channel 16 and the "other" channel
until a squelch break occurs. The channel is displayed
for 4 seconds after the squelch break ends.
Pushing the |PTT | key disables the Dual Watch mode ^ DUAL WATCH KEY
at an y tim e. Also, pressing the chann el arrow keys,
the [l6] priority key, or the |DW key turns the
Dual Watch Mode OFF. Any other key press produces 3 quick beeps and results in
no change in current configuration.
3.2,13 Void Control Operation
Be sure you are not in Dual Watch or Scan modes. Press and hold the |DIM key for
2 seconds. VC annunciation comes on and the keypad is locked.
This is used to prevent accidental keypad presses when being carried via the belt clip
or in the vinyl cover. Repeat for unlocking.
3.3 Methods of Operation
The marine VHF radio channels are becoming increasingly crowded. This makes it
very important and every users responsibility to help relieve channel congestion
through use of professional radio techniques. The following the suggested rules listed
below will help everyone using marine VHF.
1. Before transmitting, listen to the channel for traffic already in progress. This will
keep you from interfering with others using the channel ahead of you. Keep your
transmissions as brief as possible but still make your message understood.
2. Give distress calls PRIORITY, unless you are in a position to help. Do not transmit
but continue to listen.
3. If there is no response to your call, wait 2 minutes before trying again.
4. Calls on channel 16 should be less than 30 seconds in length. Once contact is
established, switch to another channel that is more appropriate for your type of
communication. Refer to the Appendices on channel assignment for the correct
channels to use. Use professional terminology by referring to the Glossary and the
phonetic alphabet found in Appendix E.
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4.0 APPENDIX
APPENDIX A - USA VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE RECEIVE
01A
Port Operations
156.050 S 156.050
02 A
Port Operations
156.100 S 156.100
03 A
Port Operations
156.150 S 156.150
04A Port Operations
156.200 S 156.200
05 A
Port Operations
156.250 S 156.250
06
Intership Safety
156.300 S 156.300
07 A Commercial, Intership
156.350 S 156.350
08
Commercial, Intership
156.400 S 156.400
09
Coin’ 1/Non-Commerc ia 1
156.450 S 156.450
10
Commercial, Intership
156.500 S 156.500
11
Commercial, Intership
156.550 S 156.550
12 Port Operations
156.600 S 156.600
13*
Bridge to Bridge, 1W
156.650 S 156.650
14 Port Operations
156.700 S 156.700
15*
Environmental (Rec. only)
. S 156.750
16
Distress, Safety & Calling
156.800 S 156.800
17* Maritime Control, 1 W
156.850 S 156.850
18A Commercial, Intership
156.900 . S 156.900
19A
Commercial, Intership
156.950 S 156.950
20A Port Operations
157.000 D 161.600
21A
U.S. Government Only
157.050 S
157.050
22A Liaison USCG Only
157.100 S
157.100
23A
Port Operations,Gov’t only
157.150
s
157.150
24
Public Correspondence 157.200
D 161.800
25
Public Correspondence 157.250
D 161.850
26
Public Correspondence 157.300
D 161.900
27
Public Correspondence 157.350
D 161.950
28
Public Correspondence 157.400
D 162.000
60
Public Correspondence 156.025
S 156.025
61A
Puhlic Correspondence 156.075
S 156.075
62 A
Public Correspondence
156.125
S
156.125
63A
Com’l, Port Operations
156.175 s 156.175
64A
Public Correspondence
156.225 D 160.825
65A Port Operations
156.275 S 156.275
66A Port Operations
156.325 S 156.325
67* Bridge-to-B ridge, 1W
156.375 S 156.375
68 Non-Commercial
156.425 S
156.425
69 Non-Commercial
156.475 s
156.475
70
Digital Selective Calling
156.525 s
156.525
71
Non-Commercial 156.575 s
156.575
72
Non-Commercial 156.625 s
156.625
73
Port Operations
156.675 s
156.675
74
Port Operations
156.725
s 156.725
75
Guardband (Rec. only)
s 156.775
76
Guardband (Rec. only)
—
s 156.825
77
Interchip, Port Operations
156.875 s 156.875
78 A
Non -Commercial
156.925 s 156.925
79A
Commercial, Intership
156.975 s 156.975
80A Commercial, Interchip
157.025 s 157.025
81A U.S. Government Only
157.075 s 157.075
82A
U.S. Government Only 157.125
s
157.125
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CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE
83A U.S. Government Only 157.175 S
84 Public Correspondence 157.225 D
85 Public Correspondence 157.275 D
86 Public Correspondence 157.325 D
87 Public Correspondence 157.375
D
88A Commercial, Intership 157.425
S
* - 1 Watt
APPENDIX B - VHF MARINE WEATHER CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
CHANNEL
wxo
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WX1 Weather (Receive only) - NOAA
WX2 Weather (Receive only) - NOAA
WX3
Weather (Receive only) - NOAA
WX4 Weather (Receive only) - CANADA
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WX6 Weather (Receive only)
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WX8 Weather (Receive only) - ENVIRONMENTAL
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APPENDIX C
- INTERNATIONAL VHF MARINE CHANNEL
CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE
01 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.050 D
02 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.100 D
03
Public Corresp., Port Ops 156.150
D
04 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.200
D
05
Public Corresp., Port Ops 156.250 D
06
Intersil ip Safety 156.300 S
07
Public Corresp., Port Ops 156.350 D
08
Commercial, Intership 156.400 S
09
Com’l/Non-Com’l 156.450 S
10
Commercial, Intership 156.500 S
11
Commercial, Intership 156.550 S
12 Port Operations 156.600 S
13*
Bridgc-to-Bridge, 1 W 156.650 S
14 Port Operations 156.700 S
15
Onboard Communications, (Rec. only) S
16
Distress, Safety and Calling
156.800 S
17* Maritime Control, 1 W 156.850 S
18 Port Operations 156.900
D
19 Commercial, Intership 156.950
D
20 Public Correspondence 157.000
D
21 Public Correspondence
157.050 D
22 Public Correspondence 157.100
D
23 Public Correspondence
157.150 D
24 Public Correspondence
157.200 D
25 Public Correspondence
157.250 D
26 Public Correspondence
157.300 D
27 Public Correspondence
157.350 D
28 Public Correspondence
157.400 D
60 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.025 D
61
Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.075 D
16
RECEIVE
157.175
161.825
161.875
161.925
161.975
157.425
RECEIVE
163.275
162.550
162.400
162,475
162.425
162,450
162.500
162.525
161.650
161.775
RECEIVE
160.650
160.700
160.750
160.800
160.850
156.300
160.950
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
161.500
161.550
161.600
161.650
161.700
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
160.675

CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE RECEIVE
62 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.125
D
160.725
63 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.175
D
160.775
64 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.225
D
160.825
65 Public Corresp., Port Ops
156.275 D 160.875
66
Public Corresp., Port Ops 156.325
D 160.925
67*
Bridge-To-B ridge, 1 W 156.375 S
156.375
68
Non-Commercial 156.425 S
156.425
69
Non-Commcrcial 156.475
S 156.475
70
Digital Selective Calling 156.525
S 156.525
71 Port Operations 156.575
S 156.575
72 Non-Commercial
156.625 S 156.625
73
Port Operations
156.675 S 156.675
74 Port Operations
156.725 S 156.725
75 Guard band (Rec. only)
S 156.775
76 Guardband (Rec. only)
s 156.825
77 Intership, Pori Operations
156.875 s 156.875
78 Public Conesp., Port Ops,
156.925 D 161.525
79 Public Conesp., Port Ops,
156.975 D 161.575
80 Public Conesp,. Port Ops,
157.025 D 161.625
81
Public Conesp., Port Ops,
157.075 D 161.675
82 Public Conesp., Port Ops,
157.125 D 161.725
83
Public Corresp., Port Ops, 157.175
S 161.775
84
Public Correspondence 157.225 D 161.825
85"
Public Correspondence 157.275 D 161.875
86
Public Correspondence 157.325
D
161.925
87
Public Correspondence 157.375
D
161.975
88
Public Corresp., Port Ops, 157.425
D
162.025
* = l Watt
APPENDIX D - CANADIAN VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS (INFOMATION ONLY)
CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE RECEIVE
01 + Public Conespondence 156.050
D 160.650
02+
Public Cones pondence
156.100 D 160.700
03+
Public Conespondence
156.150 D 160.750
04 Intership
156.200 S 156.200
05 Public Conespondence
156.250 S 156.250
06 Intership, Safety
156.300 S 156.300
07+*
Commercial, Intership
156.350 S 156.350
08+*
Commercial, Inter ship
156.400 S 156.400
09* Commercial, Imership
156.450
S
156.450
10 Commercial, Intership
156.500 S 156.500
11+* Commercial, Intership
156.550 S 156.550
12+* Port Operations
156.600 S 156.600
13
Bridge-To-Bridge, 1 W
156.650 S 156.650
14 +**
Port Operations
156.700 S 156.700
15
On Board Communications (Rec. only) S 156.750
16
Distress, Safety & Calling
156.800 S 156.800
17
Maritime Control
156.850 S 156.850
18+*
Commercial, Intership 156.900 S 156.900
19
Commercial, Intership 156.950 S 156.950
20
Port Operations
157.000 D 161.600
21 Coast Guard
157.050 S 157.050
22+*
Coast Guard
157.100
S 157.100
23+
Public Correspondence 157.150 D 161.750
17

CHANNEL
TRANSMIT MODE RECEIVE
24+*
Public Correspondence 157.200 D 161.800
25+
Public Correspondence 157.250 D 161.850
26
Public Correspondence 157.300 D 161.900
27+*
Public Correspondence 157.350 D 161.950
28+
Public Correspondence 157.400 D 162.000
60+
Public Correspondence 156.025 D 160.625
61 A
Coast Guard 156.075 S 156.075
62 A Coast Guard 156.125 S 156.125
63
Ship-to-Ship 156.175 S 156.175
64 A + Public Correspondence 156.225 S 156.225
65**
Port Operations
156.275
S
156.275
66**
Port Operations
156.325
S
156.325
67+* Commercial, Intership 156.375 S 156.375
68+*
Non-Commercial 156.425 S 156.425
69+*
Non-Commercial 156.475 S 156.475
70+* Non-Commercial 156.525 S 156.525
71+* N on -Commerci al 156.575 s 156.575
72+ Non-Commercial 156.625 s 156.625
73+*
Port Operations 156.675 s 156.675
74+* Port Operations 156.725 s 156.725
77** Commercial, Intership 156.875 s 156.875
78 Non-Commercial 156.925 s 156.925
79+* Commercial, Intership 156.975 s 156.975
80+* Commercial, Intership 157.025
s
157.025
81*
Coast Guard
157.075 s
157.075
82*
Coast Guard 157.125
s
157.125
83+* Coast Guard, Auxiliary 157.175
s
157.175
84+ Public Correspondence 157.225
D 161.825
85+ Public Correspondence 157.275
D 161.875
86+ Public Correspondence
157.325 D 161.925
87+
Public Correspondence 157.375
D 161.975
88+* Commercial, Intership
157.425 D 157.425
A - Atlantic Coast only
+ = Pacific Coast only
* - St. Lawrence River area only
** " St. Lawrence River area 1 WATT MAXIMUM
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