GME GX625 VHF Marine Radio Instruction Manual

GME GX625 VHF Marine Radio

Specifications

• Product: VHF Marine Radio GX625
• Water Resistance: IP66
• Features: Float & Flash technology
• Compliance: SAR, RF field strength limits of RSS-102, FCC Regulations, Part 15 Compliance, EU Regulatory Conformance

Product Usage Instructions

Accessories Supplied
The GX625 comes with the following standard accessories:

• Antenna
• Rubber cap for ear/mic socket
• Ear/mic accessory jack (HS014)

Water Resistance
This VHF Marine Radio is designed to be water-resistant (IP66 rating).

To maintain its water resistance:

1. Ensure the antenna is firmly attached.
2. Make sure the rubber cap is fully inserted into the ear/mic socket on the top panel.
3. Avoid exposing the radio to direct sunlight during storage or charging.

RF Radiation Information
The device complies with SAR and RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirements.

To ensure safety:

• Follow FCC Regulations for safe exposure to RF radiation.
• Ensure compliance with Part 15 and EU Regulatory Conformance standards.

FAQ

1. Q: Can I charge the radio in direct sunlight?
   A: It is recommended to avoid storing or charging the radio in direct sunlight to prevent damage and maintain performance.

2. Q: How far can the radio transmit signals?
   A: The transmission range of the radio can vary based on environmental factors, but typically VHF radios have a range of several miles over water.

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
The GX625 is supplied with the following standard accessories:

• Belt Clip – MB625
• Charging cradle – BCD025
• AC Plug Pack – PS004
• Battery Pack – BP025
• Antenna – AE4027

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this fully featured GME VHF Marine Radio, complete with Float & Flash technology. Your GX625 has been built to offer excellent value by combining advanced features, great design and manufacturing quality. To ensure you are familiar with the operation and features of your radio, and in order to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly before operation.

CAUTION
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before operating your radio and retain this manual for future reference.

• NEVER: connect the radio to a power source other than the supplied battery. This may damage your product.
• NEVER: operate your radio with the antenna less than 5 cm from exposed parts of the body.
• NEVER: use or charge your radio in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• DO   NOT: use your radio with a damaged antenna.
• DO NOT: attempt to modify your radio in any way.
• ALWAYS: charge your radio at normal room temperature.
• ALWAYS: switch off your radio where notices restrict the use of two-way radio or mobile telephones.
• AVOID: storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight.
• AVOID: storing or using your radio where temperatures are below -20º C or above +60º C.

WATER RESISTANCE
This product is an IP66 water resistant design.

In order to achieve the best performance, please ensure:

1. The antenna is firmly attached. The O-ring at the base of antenna mounting is part of the water resistant design Please ensure the antenna is firmly attached to ensure the water resistant properties are maintained.
2. The rubber cap is fully inserted into the ear/mic socket on the top panel.

RF RADIATION INFORMATION

RF RADIATION PROFILE
Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorised by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking in PTT mode), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
The device complies with SAR and/or RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirements.

RF RADIATION SAFETY
In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industries including science, engineering, medicine and health work with international organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF radiation.

These standards consist of:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J;
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992;
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1- 1999;
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998;

FCC Regulations

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the US, and the manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.

Part 15 Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: ’Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.’

EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

OPERATING RULES

Priorities

• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

RADIO OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
A certificate of proficiency is required to operate a VHF marine radio. The certificate shows that the holder understands distress and safety procedures, knows how to respond to an emergency call and helps to ensure that your messages are understood by others. The minimum qualification is generally the Short Range Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) however in Australia a new Australian Waters Qualification (AWQ) has been introduced for marine radio users who only operate VHF marine radios in Australian Territorial Waters. A person who doesn’t hold a certificate may operate a VHF radio if they are in the immediate vicinity of the certified operator and radio so that they can step in and take over if necessary Persons operating a VHF marine radio without holding an appropriate qualification or being under the supervision of an appropriately qualified person, may be breaching the Radio communications Act.

RANGE
The range of VHF transmissions depends on antenna height, transmitter power and the terrain over which the signals pass. For a 5 watt handheld radio like the GX625, ship to ship communications up to 5 nautical miles should be possible. Using an external antenna should allow ship to ship communication of 8 nautical miles or more. Ship to shore ranges will often be greater due to the increased height of the shore antenna.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The GX625 has a rechargeable 1200mAh Li-Ion battery pack. To charge the battery, plug the AC charger unit into the mains supply and plug the DC connector into the charging cradle. Place the GX625 into the cradle for charging. The battery should charge in around 2 hours.

Removing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack, lift the locking lever at the base of the battery pack and rotate. Lift the battery pack from the base of the radio and slide the battery pack away from the radio.

To re-fit the battery pack, slide the top of the battery pack in towards the radio then press the base of the battery pack downwards against the battery contacts. Rotate the battery lever upwards and press into place so that it clicks firmly.

CONTROLS

Key Functions

KEY ARRANGEMENT

LCD

OPERATION

POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold the key to switch the radio ON.
Press and hold the key to switch the radio OFF.

VOLUME

SQUELCH

SELECTING CHANNELS

TRANSMITTING
To transmit, press the PTT button. Hold the radio about 5cm from your mouth and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. When you have finished talking, release the PTT button. When transmitting the ‘TX’ indicator appears on the display.

TRANSMIT TIME-OUT
The radio has a built-in time out timer that automatically limits transmissions to a maximum of 5 minutes of continuous operation. This feature is required to prevent accidental blocking of the frequency should your PTT switch become jammed or be otherwise pressed accidentally. When the time out timer activates, the transmission will stop, and the radio will return to receive mode. Normal operation will be restored once the PTT is released.

HIGH/LOW POWER
Briefly press the key to switch the transmitter power between HIGH power (5 watts) or LOW power (1 watt) on the selected channel. The corresponding ‘HI’ or ‘LO’ icon will be displayed on the LCD.
NOTE: Some channels may be permanently restricted to Low or High power. Pressing the key on these channels will result in an error beep.

BACK LIGHT
The back light turns on automatically when any key (except the PTT) is pressed. The back-light will remain on for 6 seconds then will switch off if no further keys are pressed.
NOTE: If the back light is on, pressing the PTT will switch it off.

PRIORITY CHANNEL 16
Press the key to jump immediately to emergency channel 16. ‘P’ is displayed to indicate Priority channel. Whenever 16 is selected the TX power setting is set to HI and all other functions (Scan, Dual Watch and Triple Watch) are cancelled.

SECOND PRIORITY CHANNEL
The GX625 has a second priority channel. The second priority channel can be user-programmed to any of the standard marine channels. To program your preferred channel into the second priority channel;

1. Press and hold the key. The radio will switch to the  channel currently stored in the second priority channel memory and ‘P’ will be displayed.
2. Press and hold the key again. ‘P’ will disappear and the channel number will flash rapidly.
3. Select the required channel using the keys.
4. Press and hold the key again to store the displayed  channel as your new second priority channel.

To select the second priority channel at any time, press  and hold the key. The radio will switch to the second priority channel and ‘P’ will be displayed.

LOCK KEY

CHANNEL SET (UIC BAND)
The GX625 supports the International, USA and Canadian channel sets. When operating outside the USA or Canada the International channel-set should be selected.

WEATHER CHANNELS
(USA and Canada Channels Only)

BEEP ADJUSTMENT
By default, the radio will beep whenever a key is pressed. If you prefer, you can choose to disable the beep. To switch the beeps off, first switch off the radio, then hold the  key while switching the radio. The key beep will be disabled. To restore the beeps, switch off the radio then hold the key while switching the radio on. The beeps will be re-enabled.

MEMORY CHANNELS
The memory function allows you to store specific channels into memory for easy access.

Adding channels to the memory:

3. Repeat to add other channels.
You can store as many channels as you wish into the memory.
NOTE: Separate memories exist for the USA, International, and Canadian Frequency bands.

Deleting channels from the memory:

Accessing memory channels

For details on scanning the memory channels, refer to the Scanning section below.

SCANNING

The scan function allows the radio to scan channels for signals. When a signal is detected the scan pauses to allow the signal to be heard. Once the signal has gone the scan resumes. There are 4 Scan modes available – All Scan, Memory Scan, Priority All Scan and Priority Memory Scan.

All-Scan
The All Scan function allows the radio to scan all the available channels for signals.

To activate All-Scan, briefly press the key while in the normal mode. ‘SCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly as the radio scans for signals. To deactivate the All-Scan function, briefly press the key again. ‘SCAN’ disappears from the display.

Memory-Scan
The Memory-Scan function allows the radio to scan all the channels stored in the memory for signals.

Before scanning, press the key to enter the memory mode. The ‘MEM’ icon will be displayed. There should be at least one channel in the memory (please refer to the MEMORY CHANNELS section above). To activate the Memory-Scan, press the key. ‘SCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly as the radio scans the channels programmed into the memory for signals. To deactivate the Memory-Scan, briefly press the key  again. ‘SCAN’ disappears from the display. Press the key to exit the memory mode. The ‘MEM’ icon will disappear.

Priority All-Scan
The Priority All-Scan function scans all the available channels for signals while inserting CH16 into the scan every second channel.

To activate the Priority All-Scan, press and hold the key while in the normal mode. ‘PSCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly as the radio scans for signals. To deactivate the Priority All-Scan function, briefly press the key again. ‘PSCAN’ disappears from the display.

Priority Memory-Scan
The Priority Memory-Scan function allows the radio to scan all the channels stored in the memory for signals while inserting CH16 into the scan every second channel.

Before scanning, press the key to enter the memory mode. The ‘MEM’ icon will be displayed. There should be at least one channel in the memory (please refer to the MEMORY CHANNELS section on the previous page). To activate the Priority Memory-Scan, press and hold the key. ‘SCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly as the radio scans the memory channels for signals. To deactivate the Priority Memory-Scan, briefly press the key again. ‘SCAN’ disappears from the display. Press the  key to exit the memory mode.

DUAL WATCH

The Dual Watch function is a 2 channel scan feature where the radio switches between Channel 16 and any other selected channel. This allows you to monitor a working or club channel while still being able to receive important broadcasts on Channel 16.

To use the Dual Watch function;

• If a signal is received on the selected channel, the Dual Watch will pause on the selected channel to allow the signal to be heard but will continue to monitor channel 16 every 2 seconds resulting in short breaks in the conversation. Once the signal has gone, Dual Watch continues.
• If a signal appears on channel 16 the radio will lock onto channel 16 and signals on channel 16 will have priority over any signals on the selected channel.
  3. To cancel Dual Watch, briefly press the key.

TRIPLE WATCH

The Triple Watch function is a 3 channel scan feature where the radio switches between Channel 16, your selected channel and a second priority channel. This allows you to monitor 2 channels while still being able to receive important broadcasts on Channel 16.
NOTE: Prior to using Triple Watch you will need to have programmed your second priority channel (see Second Priority Channel further above).

To use the Triple Watch Function

quickly switch between the three channels (16, the second priority channel and the selected channel).
If a signal is received on either the selected channel or the second priority channel, the Triple Watch will pause to allow the signal to be heard but will continue to monitor channel 16 every 2 seconds resulting in short breaks in the conversation. Once the signal has gone, Triple Watch continues. If a signal appears on channel 16 it will take priority over any signals on the other two channels.
4. To cancel Triple Watch, briefly press the key.

CHANNEL LISTS

INTERNATIONAL MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES

CH| TX Freq| RX Freq| Simplex| Usage
01| 156.050| 160.650| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
02| 156.100| 160.700| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
03| 156.150| 160.750| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
04| 156.200| 160.800| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
05| 156.250| 160.850| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
06| 156.300| 156.300| x| Inter-ship [1]
07| 156.350| 160.950| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
08| 156.400| 156.400| x| Inter-ship
09| 156.450| 156.450| x| Inter-ship, Port Operations and Ship Movement
10| 156.500| 156.500| x| Inter-ship, Port Operations and Ship Movement [2]
11| 156.550| 156.550| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
12| 156.600| 156.600| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
13| 156.650| 156.650| x| Inter-ship Safety, Port Operations and Ship Movement [3]
14| 156.700| 156.700| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
15| 156.750| 156.750| x| Inter-ship and On-board Communications at 1W only [4]
16| 156.800| 156.800| x| Distress, Safety and Calling
17| 156.850| 156.850| x| Inter-ship and On-board Communications at 1W only [4]
18| 156.900| 161.500| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
19| 156.950| 161.550| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
1019| 156.950| 156.950| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
2019| 161.550| 161.550| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
20| 157.000| 161.600| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
1020| 157.000| 157.000| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
2020| 161.600| 161.600| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
21| 157.050| 161.650| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
22| 157.100| 161.700| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
23| 157.150| 161.750| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
24| 157.200| 161.800| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
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25| 157.250| 161.850| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
26| 157.300| 161.900| | Satellite – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
27| 157.350| 161.950| | Channel is divided into 2027 (Licenced analogue communication) and 2028 (Analogue communication forbidden)
28| 157.400| 162.000| | Channel is divided into 2027 (Licenced analogue communication) and 2028 (Analogue communication forbidden)
60| 156.025| 160.625| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
61| 156.075| 160.675| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
62| 156.125| 160.725| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
63| 156.175| 160.775| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
64| 156.225| 160.825| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
65| 156.275| 160.875| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
65A| 156.275| 156.275| | Non- Commercial
66| 156.325| 160.925| | Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
66A| 156.325| 156.325| | Non- Commercial
67| 156.375| 156.375| x| Inter-ship, Port Operations and Ship Movement [2]
68| 156.425| 156.425| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
69| 156.475| 156.475| x| Inter-ship, Port Operations and Ship Movement
71| 156.575| 156.575| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
72| 156.625| 156.625| x| Inter-ship
73| 156.675| 156.675| x| Inter-ship [2]
74| 156.725| 156.725| x| Port operations and Ship movement
75| 156.775| 156.775| x| See Note [5]
76| 156.825| 156.825| x| See Note [5]
77| 156.875| 156.875| x| Inter-ship
78| 156.925| 161.525| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
1078| 156.925| 156.925| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
2078| 161.525| 161.525| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
79| 156.975| 161.575| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
1079| 156.975| 156.975| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
2079| 161.575| 161.575| x| New Simplex channel (to be released)
80| 157.025| 161.625| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
81| 157.075| 161.675| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
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82| 157.125| 161.725| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
83| 157.175| 161.775| | Public correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
84| 157.225| 161.825| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
85| 157.275| 161.875| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
86| 157.325| 161.925| | Satellite – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
87| 157.375| 157.375| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement
88| 157.425| 157.425| x| Port Operations and Ship Movement

• Inter-ship channels are for communications between ship stations. Inter-ship communications should be restricted to Channels 6, 8, 72 and 77. If these are not available, the other channels marked for Inter-ship may be used.
• Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.

Notes:

1. Channel 06 may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations. Ship stations should avoid harmful interference to such communications on channel 06 as well as to communications between aircraft stations, ice breakers and assisted ships during ice seasons.
2. Within the European Maritime Area and in Canada, channels 10, 67 and 73 may also be used by the individual administrations concerned for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue and anti-pollution operations in local areas. Channels 10 or 73 (depending on location) are also used for the broadcast of Marine Safety Information by the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency in the UK only.
3. Channel 13 is designated for use on a worldwide basis as a navigation safety communication channel, primarily for inter-ship navigation safety communications.
4. Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 watt.
5. The use of Channels 75 and 76 should be restricted to navigation related communication only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16. Transmit power is limited to 1 watt.

U.S. MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES

CH| TX Freq| RX Freq| Simplex| Usage
01A| 156.050| 156.050| x| Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
03A| 156.150| 156.150| x| U.S. Government only
05A| 156.250| 156.250| x| Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.
06| 156.300| 156.300| x| Inter-ship Safety
07A| 156.350| 156.350| x| Commercial
08| 156.400| 156.400| x| Commercial  (Inter-ship  only)
09| 156.450| 156.450| x| Boater Calling. Commercial and Non- Commercial.
10| 156.500| 156.500| x| Commercial
11| 156.550| 156.550| x| Commercial. VTS in selected areas.
12| 156.600| 156.600| x| Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
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13| 156.650| 156.650| x| Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20meters in length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
14| 156.700| 156.700| x| Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
15| –| 156.750| x| Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class ‘C’ EPIRBs
16| 156.800| 156.800| x| International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel.
17| 156.850| 156.850| x| State Control
18A| 156.900| 156.900| x| Commercial
19A| 156.950| 156.950| x| Commercial
20| 157.000| 161.600| | Port Operations (duplex)
20A| 157.000| 157.000| x| Port Operations
21A| 157.050| 157.050| x| U.S. Coast Guard only
22A| 157.100| 157.100| x| Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts announced on channel 16
23A| 157.150| 157.150| x| U.S. Coast Guard only
24| 157.200| 161.800| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
25| 157.250| 161.850| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
26| 157.300| 161.900| | Satellite – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
27| 157.350| 161.950| | Channel is divided into 2027 (Licenced analogue communication) and 2028 (Analogue communication forbidden)
28| 157.400| 162.000| | Channel is divided into 2027 (Licenced analogue communication) and 2028 (Analogue communication forbidden)
61A| 156.075| 156.075| x| U.S. Government only
63A| 156.175| 156.175| x| Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
64A| 156.225| 156.225| x| U.S. Coast Guard only
65A| 156.275| 156.275| x| Port Operations
66A| 156.325| 156.325| x| Port Operations
67| 156.375| 156.375| x| Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only.
68| 156.425| 156.425| x| Non- Commercial
69| 156.475| 156.475| x| Non- Commercial
71| 156.575| 156.575| x| Non- Commercial
72| 156.625| 156.625| x| Non- Commercial  (Inter-ship  only)
73| 156.675| 156.675| x| Port Operations
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74| 156.725| 156.725| x| Port Operations
77| 156.875| 156.875| x| Port Operations (Inter-ship only)
78A| 156.925| 156.925| x| Non- Commercial
79A| 156.975| 156.975| x| Commercial. Non- Commercial in Great Lakes only.
80A| 157.025| 157.025| x| Commercial. Non- Commercial in Great Lakes only.
81A| 157.075| 157.075| x| U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations.
82A| 157.125| 157.125| x| U.S. Government only
83A| 157.175| 157.175| x| U.S. Coast Guard only
84| 157.225| 161.825| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
84A| 157.225| 157.225| | Non- Commercial
85| 157.275| 161.875| | Digital – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
85A| 157.275| 157.275| | Non- Commercial
86| 157.325| 161.925| | Satellite – Channel is blocked for analogue communication
86A| 157.325| 157.325| | Non- Commercial
87| 157.375| 161.975| | Public  Correspondence  Marine  Operator)
87A| 157.375| 157.375| | Non- Commercial
88| 157.425| 162.025| | Public Correspondence only near Canadian border
88A| 157.425| 157.425| x| Commercial,  Inter-ship  only

• Recreational boaters normally use channels listed as Non-Commercial: 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A.
• Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
• Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for regular voice communications.

WEATHER CHANNELS

CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES

CH| TX Freq| RX Freq| Simplex| Usage
01| 156.050| 160.650| | PC Public Correspondence
02| 156.100| 160.700| | PC Public Correspondence
03| 156.150| 160.750| | PC Public Correspondence
04A| 156.200| 156.200| | PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Safety: Canadian Coast Guard S&R
05A| 156.250| 156.250| | Ship Movement
06| 156.300| 156.300| | All areas Inter-ship, Commercial, Non-commercial and Safety: May Be used for search and rescue communications between ships and aircraft.
07A| 156.350| 156.350| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial
08| 156.400| 156.400| | WC, EC Inter-ship, Commercial and Safety: Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.
09| 156.450| 156.450| | AC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: May be used to communicate with aircraft and Helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.
10| 156.500| 156.500| | AC, GL Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.
11| 156.550| 156.550| | PC, AC, GL Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement: Also used for pilotage purposes.
12| 156.600| 156.600| | WC, AC, GL Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and messages.
13| 156.650| 156.650| | All areas Inter-ship, Commercial, Non-commercial and Ship Movement: Exclusively for bridge-to-bridge navigational traffic. Limited to 1-watt maximum power.
14| 156.700| 156.700| | AC, GL Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement: Port operations and pilot information and Messages.
15| 156.750| 156.750| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement:

All May also be used for on-board Communications.

16| 156.800| 156.800| | All areas International Distress, Safety and Calling.
17| 156.850| 156.850| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement: All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board Communications.
18A| 156.900| 156.900| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Towing on the Pacific Coast.
19A| 156.950| 156.950| | All areas except PC Inter-ship and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only.
20| 157.000| 161.600| | All areas Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement: Port operation
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21A| 157.050| 157.050| | All areas Inter-ship and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard only.
21B| –| 161.650| | All areas Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
22A| 157.100| 157.100| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non- commercial: For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-Canadian Coast Guard stations only.
23| 157.150| 161.750| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence: Also in the inland waters of British Columbia and the Yukon.
23B| –| 161.750| | Continuous Marine Broadcast Service
24| 157.200| 161.800| | All areas Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
25| 157.250| 161.850| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence: Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.
25B| –| 161.850| | AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
26| 157.300| 161.900| | All areas Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence
27| 157.350| 161.950| | AC, GL, PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
28| 157.400| 162.000| | PC Ship/Shore, Safety and Public Correspondence
28B| –| 162.000| | AC Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.
60| 156.025| 160.625| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence.
61A| 156.075| 156.075| | EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only.
62A| 156.125| 156.125| | EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only.
63A| 156.175| 156.175| | Tow Boats – BCC area
64| 156.225| 160.825| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
64A| 156.225| 156.225| | EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial: Commercial fishing only.
65A| 156.275| 156.275| | Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety: Search & rescue and antipollution operations on the Great Lakes. Towing on the Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River areas with 1W maximum power. Pleasure craft in the inland waters of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (excluding Lake Winnipeg and the Red River).
66A| 156.325| 156.325| | Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement: Port operations only in the St.Lawrence River/Great Lakes Areas with 1-watt maximum power.
67| 156.375| 156.375| | All areas except EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety:

May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in

coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.

68| 156.425| 156.425| | All areas Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Non-commercial: For marinas and yacht clubs.
69| 156.475| 156.475| | All areas except EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial and Non- commercial
71| 156.575| 156.575| | PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety and Ship Movement the East Coast and on Lake Winnipeg.
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72| 156.625| 156.625| | EC, PC Inter-ship, Commercial and Non-commercial: May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support
73| 156.675| 156.675| | All areas except EC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-commercial, Safety: May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.
74| 156.725| 156.725| | EC, PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non- commercial and Ship Movement.
75| 156.775| 156.775| | Simplex port operation, Ship movement and navigation related communication only. 1 watt maximum
76| 156.825| 156.825| | Simplex port operation, Ship movement and navigation related communication only. 1 watt maximum
77| 156.875| 156.875| | Inter-ship, Ship/Shore, Safety and Ship Movement: Pilotage on Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas with 1W maximum power.
78A| 156.925| 156.925| | EC, PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial
79A| 156.975| 156.975| | EC, PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial
80A| 157.025| 157.025| | EC, PC Inter-ship, Ship/Shore and Commercial
81A| 157.075| 157.075| | Inter-ship and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.
82A| 157.125| 157.125| | Inter-ship and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard use only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas.
83A| 157.175| 157.175| | EC Inter-ship and Ship/Shore: Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.
83B| –| 161.775| | AC, GL Safety: Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.
84| 157.225| 161.825| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
85| 157.275| 161.875| | AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
86| 157.325| 161.925| | PC Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
87| 157.375| 161.975| | AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence
88| 157.425| 162.025| | AC, GL, NL Ship/Shore and Public Correspondence

AC: Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River up to and including Montreal
EC (East Coast): includes NL, AC, GL and Eastern Arctic areas
GL: Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence above Montreal)
NL: Newfoundland and Labrador
PC: Pacific Coast
WC (West Coast): Pacific Coast, Western Arctic and Athabasca- Mackenzie Watershed areas
All areas: includes East and West Coast areas

WEATHER CHANNELS

• WX1 162.550
• WX2 162.400
• WX3 162.475
• WX4 162.425
• WX5 162.450
• WX6 162.500
• WX7 162.525
• WX8 161.650
• WX9 161.775
• WX10 163.275

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

RECEIVER

TRANSMITTER

Low Power – 0.9 A

Specifications are nominal and are subject to change without notice or obligation.

GME WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS

This warranty against defects is given by GME Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty statement only applies to products purchased in Australia. Please contact your local GME distributor for products sold outside of Australia.
Local distributor details at: www.gme.net.au/export.

Consumer guarantees

• Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
• To the extent we are able, we exclude all other conditions, warranties and obligations which would otherwise be implied.

Warranty against defects

• This warranty is in addition to and does not limit, exclude or restrict your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) or any other mandatory protection laws that may apply.
• We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period (see warranty table) from the date of original sale (or another period we agree to in writing). Subject to our obligations under clause 1.2, we will at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are satisfied are defective. We warrant any replacement parts for the remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which they are incorporated.
• To the extent permitted by law, our sole liability for breach of a condition, warranty or other obligation implied by law is limited.
• In the case of goods we supply, to any one of the following as we decide –
  1. The replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  2. The repair of the goods.
  3. The cost of repairing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods.
• In the case of services we supply, to any one of the following as we decide –
  1. The supplying of the services again
  2. The cost of having the services supplied again.
• For repairs outside the warranty period, we warrant our repairs to be free from defects in materials and  workmanship for three months from the date of the original repair. We agree to re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials or workmanship which we are satisfied are defective.
• We warrant that we will perform services with reasonable care and skill and agree to investigate any complaint regarding our services made in good faith. If we are satisfied that the complaint is justified, and as our sole liability to you under this warranty (to the extent permitted at law), we agree to supply those services again at no extra charge to you.
• To make a warranty claim you must before the end of the applicable warranty period (see warranty table), at your own cost, return the goods you allege are defective, provide written details of the defect, and give us an original or copy of the sales invoice or some other evidence showing details of the transaction.

Send your claim to:
GME Pty Ltd
17 Gibbon Rd, Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia.
Tel: (02) 8867 6000
Fax: (02) 8867 6199.
Email: [email protected]

• If we determine that your goods are defective, we will pay for the cost of returning the repaired or replaced goods to you, and reimburse you for your reasonable expenses of sending your warranty claim to us.

What this warranty does not cover
This warranty will not apply in relation to:

• Goods modified or altered in any way.
• Defects and damage caused by use with non GME products.
• Repairs performed other than by our authorised representative.
• Defects or damage resulting from misuse, accident, impact or neglect.
• Goods improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to the relevant instruction manual; or
• Goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegible.

Warranty period

• We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.

gme.net.au
GME Pty Ltd
17 Gibbon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia

References

• GME Australia | EPIRBS - Handheld Radios - Antennas - Power Products

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