Section 1 - General Information

1-1 Features

Congratulations on your purchase of a Eagle EVR-150 marine band VHF radio. It provides the following useful features:

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prominent channel display

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adjustable contrast settings for the LCD

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adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use

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waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7

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GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected

   

to a GPS)

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choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power

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top centred PTT button for comfortable left- or right-handed use

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powerful 4 W external audio output

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access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada,

 

International) including weather channels where available

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special CH16 or CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress)

 

channel

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special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels

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PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility

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DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101/Class D Standards

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DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an

 

acknowledgement is received

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easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people

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MMSI storage for three favourite groups

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Group Call and All Ships Call facility

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LL position polling information

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Weather alert facility where available

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Eagle Electronics EVR-150 manual General Information, Features