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VHF

Very High Frequency - frequency band extending between 156 MHz and 174 MHz that contains 57 individual VHF CH (channels).

VHF CH

VHF Channel - The marine frequency band for VHF radio communication, extending between 156 MHz and 174 MHz, contains 57 individual VHF CH (channels) numbered consecutively from VHF CH 1 to VHF CH 28 and from VHF CH 60 to VHF CH 88.

VHF DSC radio

VHF DSC radio: It is a transmitting-receiving system, which allows the operator to either transmit or receive information on the marine VHF (Very High Frequency) band only by DSC (Digital Selective Calling).

VHF radio

is a transmitting-receiving system, which allows the operator to either transmit or receive information on the marine VHF (Very High Frequency) band

VHF RT radio

It is a transmitting-receiving system, which allows the operator to either transmit or receive information on the marine VHF (Very High Frequency) band only by voice.