Simplex/Duplex Channel Use; International, Usa, And Canada Mode; Noaa Weather Channels; Noaa Weather Alert - Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC+ GX1100S Owner's Manual

10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 64) for instructions on use
of simplex and duplex channels.
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,
Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera-
tion cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
10.5 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE
1. To change the modes, hold the [ 16/9 ] key and press the [ CLR ( WX )] key.
The mode changes from "USA" to "International" to "Canadian" with each
press of the [ CLR ( WX )] key.
2. "USA" will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, "INTL" will be displayed
for International mode, and "CAN" will be displayed for Canadian mode.
3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 61) for allocated chan-
nels in each mode.
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10.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

NOAA Weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only.
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press and
hold the [ CLR ( WX )] key from any channel. The
transceiver will go to the last selected weather
channel.
2. Press the [ ] / [ ] keys to select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press and hold the [ CLR ( WX )]
key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather
channel.

10.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert

In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather
alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of
the NOAA weather channels. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled (see
section "12.8 WX ALERT"), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if
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