International Marine Channels

Channel

Ship Transmit

Ship Receive

Use

No.

MHz

MHz

 

62

156.125

160.725

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).

 

 

 

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

63

156.175

160.775

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).

 

 

 

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

64

156.225

160.825

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).

 

 

 

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

65

156.275

160.875

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).

 

 

 

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

66

156.325

160.925

Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).

 

 

 

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

67

156.375

156.375

Intership, Port Operations.

68

156.425

156.425

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

69

156.475

156.475

Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.

71

156.575

156.575

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

72

156.625

156.625

Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.

73

156.675

156.675

Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.

74

156.725

156.725

Port Operations, Ship Movement.

77

156.875

156.875

Intership.

78

156.925

161.525

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

79

156.975

161.575

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

80

157.025

161.625

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

81

157.075

161.675

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

82

157.125

161.725

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

83

157.175

161.775

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

84

157.225

161.825

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

85

157.275

161.875

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

86

157.325

161.925

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

87A

157.375

157.375

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

88A

157.425

157.425

Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

 

 

 

 

1.For channels 15 and 17, output power is fixed at 1 Watt only. Transmission at high power is not permitted.

2.Channel 70 is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) only and is not available for voice transmissions. Channel 70 does not appear on the display.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The International frequency mode is not legal for use while operating in U.S. waters. The TX/RX frequencies available in International frequency mode were agreed upon by the attending countries at the 1968 ITU-International Telecommunication Union meeting in Geneva, and are legal for use in International waters only.

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Humminbird VHF55S manual MHz 156.125 160.725

VHF55S specifications

The Humminbird VHF55S is a high-performance marine VHF radio that stands out for its robustness, ease of use, and advanced features tailored for maritime communication and safety. Designed for boaters who value reliable communication at sea, the VHF55S is an essential tool for both recreational and professional mariners.

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