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WEATHER

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 USA CHANNEL USAGE

1. LOW POWER (1W) only.

2. Receive Only.

3. LOW POWER (1W) 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 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.