HARRIS TR 0156 E User Manual

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: Harris Corporation
360 Herndon Parkway Model: MASTR V 900 MHz Base Station Transceiver
Suite 1400 ID’s: OWDTR-0156-E/3636B-0156
Herndon, VA20170 Standards: FCC Part 90/RSS-119
http://www.rheintech.com Report #: 2017094

Appendix M: Manual

Please refer to the following pages.

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MANUAL REVISION HISTORY

REV

DATE

REASON FOR CHANGE

F

May/13

Updated product specifications, regulatory information, Router, and Switch information.
Includes P25 Phase 2 information.

G

Dec/13

Added Part 22 and Part 80 compliance information.

H

Apr/14

Adding 403 to 430 MHz and 450 to 470 MHz bands.

J

Oct/14

Updated power supply specifications and added R&TTE Declaration of Conformity.

K

Mar/15

Updated safety information.

L

Sep/17

Added 900 MHz band.

Harris Corporation, Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) Business continually evaluates its technical publications for completeness,
technical accuracy, and organization. You can assist in this process by submitting your comments and suggestions to the following

Harris Corporation fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This device is made under license under one or more of the following US patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482; 5,185,796;
5,271,017; 5,377,229; 4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,502,767; 5,146,497; 5,164,986; 5,185,795; 5,226,084; 5,247,579; 5,491,772;
5,517,511; 5,630,011; 5,649,050; 5,701,390; 5,715,365; 5,754,974; 5,826,222; 5,870,405; 6,161,089; and 6,199,037 B1. DVSI
claims certain rights, including patent rights under aforementioned U.S. patents, and under other U.S. and foreign patents and
patents pending. Any use of this software or technology requires a separate written license from DVSI.

CREDITS

Harris, VIDA, EDACS, NetworkFirst, and OpenSky are registered trademarks, and TECHNOLOGY TO CONNECT,
INFORM AND PROTECT is a trademark of Harris Corporation. AMBE is a registered trademark and IMBE, AMBE+, and
AMBE+2 are trademarks of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks,
or service marks of their respective holders.

NOTICE!

The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval. No export or re-export is permitted without written approval
from the U.S. Government. Rated: EAR99; in accordance with U.S. Dept. of Commerce regulations 15CFR774, Export
Administration Regulations.

Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Harris Corporation. Such information and descriptions may
not be copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without the express prior written permission of Harris
Corporation, PSPC Business, 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24501.

Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any
repairs, alterations, or substitutions of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

This product conforms to the European Union WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. Do not dispose of this product in
a public landfill. Take it to a recycling center at the end of its life.

This manual is published by Harris Corporation without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated
by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by
Harris Corporation at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No
part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Harris Corporation.

Copyright © 2009-2015, 2017 Harris Corporation. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 6

1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................. 6

1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 6

1.3 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS .............................................................................. 8

1.4 DETERMINING MPE RADIUS ............................................................................................................ 8

1.5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 8

1.6 REGULATORY APPROVALS ............................................................................................................. 9

1.6.1 Federal Communications Commission ...................................................................................... 9

1.6.2 Industry Canada ....................................................................................................................... 10

1.6.3 CE/EU Approvals .................................................................................................................... 10

1.7 MARITIME CHANNELS .................................................................................................................... 11

2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 17

3 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 19

4 MASTR V BASE STATION OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 20

4.1 MULTI-CHANNEL BASE STATION SHELF ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 20

4.2 MULTI-CHANNEL BASE STATION SHELF ................................................................................... 21

4.3 HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER/POWER SUPPLY SHELF ASSEMBLY ............................................. 22

4.4 MASTR V MODULES ........................................................................................................................ 22

4.4.1 Ethernet Switch (E-Switch)...................................................................................................... 22

4.4.2 Transmitter Module (TX) ......................................................................................................... 23

4.4.3 Receiver Module (RX) ............................................................................................................. 25

4.4.4 Front End Preselector ............................................................................................................... 27

4.4.5 Baseband Processor Module (BBP) ......................................................................................... 27

4.4.6 Traffic Controller Module (TC) ............................................................................................... 29

4.4.7 High Power RF Power Amplifier Module (HPA) .................................................................... 31

4.4.8 AC and DC Power Distribution ............................................................................................... 34

4.4.9 Cross-Connect Panel ................................................................................................ ................ 36

4.5 RACK AND CABINET ASSEMBLIES .............................................................................................. 37

4.5.1 DC-to-AC Inverter ................................................................................................................... 37

5 PROGRAMMING, TEST, AND DIAGNOSTICS ...................................................................................... 38

5.1 VIDA DEVICE MANAGER ................................................................................................................ 38

5.2 TEST AND DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................ 38

6 REFERENCE MANUALS............................................................................................................................. 39

7 CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 40

7.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 40

7.2 TECH-LINK ONLINE SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 40

7.3 CUSTOMER CARE ............................................................................................................................. 40

WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................... 41

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FIGURES

Figure 3-1: MASTR V Multi-Channel Base Station Shelf Equipped with One (1) RF Channel.............................. 19

Figure 4-1: MASTR V MHz Base Station Shelf equipped with Four (4) RF Channels ........................................... 20

Figure 4-2: 14-Slot Base Station Shelf ..................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4-3: MASTR V HPA/PS Shelf Assembly (Shown with HPA and PS Installed) ........................................... 22

Figure 4-4: Ethernet Switch Module ........................................................................................................................ 23

Figure 4-5: TX Module ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Figure 4-6: RX Module ............................................................................................................................................ 26

Figure 4-7: RF Front End Preselector ....................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 4-8: Baseband Processor Module .................................................................................................................. 29

Figure 4-9: Traffic Controller Module ...................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 4-10: High Power Amplifier Module with Integrated Linearizer ................................................................... 31

Figure 4-11: Power Supply Module........................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 4-12: Dual input 120VAC Power Distribution Strip ...................................................................................... 34

Figure 4-13: EA-555019-001 – -48 VDC Low Power DC Distribution Strip ........................................................... 35

Figure 4-14: EA-555019-002 – -48 VDC High Power DC Distribution Strip .......................................................... 35

Figure 4-15: EA-555019-003 – Enhanced -48 VDC Low Power DC Distribution Strip .......................................... 35

Figure 4-16: EA-555019-004 – Enhanced -48 VDC High Power DC Distribution Strip .......................................... 36

Figure 4-17: IP Simulcast Cross-Connect Board CB-555149-002 ............................................................................ 36

Figure 4-18: 86-inch Open Rack Assembly .............................................................................................................. 37

Figure 4-19: 86-inch Extra Deep Cabinet .................................................................................................................. 37

Figure 4-20: Seismic Rated Open Rack Assembly .................................................................................................... 37

Figure 4-21: DC-to-AC Inverter Used to Power the Cabinet Fan at DC-Powered Sites ........................................... 37

TABLES

Table 1-1: Maritime Frequencies .............................................................................................................................. 11

Table 4-1: Typical Module Slot Assignments for MASTR V Base Stations ............................................................ 20

Table 4-2: E-Switch Module Connections ................................................................................................................ 22

Table 4-3: Ethernet Switch – Front Panel Indicators and Controls .......................................................................... 23

Table 4-4: TX Module Connections ......................................................................................................................... 24

Table 4-5: TX Module – Front Panel Indicators and Controls ................................................................................. 25

Table 4-6: RX Module Connections ......................................................................................................................... 26

Table 4-7: RX Module – Front Panel Indicators and Controls ................................................................................. 26

Table 4-8: BBP Module Connections ....................................................................................................................... 28

Table 4-9: BBP Module – Front Panel Indicators and Controls ................................................................................ 28

Table 4-10: TC Module Connections ........................................................................................................................ 30

Table 4-11: TC Module – Front Panel Indicators and Controls................................................................................. 30

Table 4-12: HPA Front Panel Indicators and Switches ............................................................................................. 31

Table 4-13: Backplane – Module DC Power Connector Pinout ................................................................................ 33

Table 4-14: PS Front Panel Indicators and Switches ................................................................................................. 34

Table 6-1: Reference Manuals .................................................................................................................................. 39

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1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION

1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions
that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the product. Harris assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
standards.

The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified are fully
understood or met.

The CAUTION symbol calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not performed correctly or adhered to, could result in damage to the equipment
or severely degrade equipment performance.

The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information, which may improve
system performance or clarify a process or procedure.

The ESD symbol calls attention to procedures, practices, or the like, which could expose
equipment to the effects of Electro-Static Discharge. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent ESD when handling circuit boards or modules.

The electrical hazard symbol is a WARNING indicating there may be an electrical
shock hazard present.

1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Where required, this equipment shall be installed in a restricted access location.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

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• The power socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched; particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Warning: The lightning bolt signifies an alert to the user

of the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

• Warning: The exclamation point alerts the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

• Outdoor Use Warning: To reduce the risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus to

Rain or Moisture.

• Wet Location Warning: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The building installation shall provide a means for connection to the protective earthing and the

equipment shall be connected to that means.

• For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible power disconnect device shall be

incorporated external to the equipment.

• A service person will check if the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be powered provides a

connection to the building protective earth. If not, the service person will arrange for installation of a
protective earthing conductor from the separate protective earthing terminal to the protective earth wire
in the building.

The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
Udstyret skal tilsluttes en jordet stikkontakt.

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1.3 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS

DO NOT TRANSMIT with this base station and antenna when persons are within the Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) Radius of the antenna. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the
antenna axis that ALL persons should maintain to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level
set by the FCC.

Failure to observe these limits may allow all persons within the MPE radius to
experience RF radiation absorption, which exceeds the FCC maximum permissible
exposure (MPE) limit. It is the responsibility of the base station operator to ensure
that the maximum permissible exposure limits are observed at all times during base
station transmission. The base station licensee is to ensure that no bystanders are
within the radius limits.

1.4 DETERMINING MPE RADIUS

The Maximum Permissible Exposure radius is unique for each site and is determined during site licensing
time based on the complete installation environment (i.e., co-location, antenna type, transmit power level,
etc.). Determination of the MPE distance is the responsibility of the installation licensee. Calculation of
the MPE radius is required as part of the site licensing procedure with the FCC.

1.5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your MASTR®V base station generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit

mode. This base station is designed for and classified as “occupational use only”

meaning it must be used only in the course of employment by individuals aware of
the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This base station is not intended
for use by the “general population” in an uncontrolled environment. It is the
responsibility of the base station licensee to ensure that the maximum permissible
exposure limits determined in the previous section are observed at all times during
transmission. The base station licensee is to ensure that no bystanders come within
the radius of the maximum permissible exposure limits.

When licensed by the FCC, this base station complies with the FCC RF exposure limits when persons are
beyond the MPE radius of the antenna. In addition, your Harris base station installation complies with the
following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and
evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect

to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the

Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.

To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable
limits for occupational use, do not operate the base station in a manner that would create
an MPE distance in excess of that allowable by the FCC.

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

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This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Any changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by Harris may cause harmful interference and
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1.6 REGULATORY APPROVALS

1.6.1 Federal Communications Commission

The transmitting device described within this manual has been tested and found to meet the following
regulatory requirements:

FCC FILING DATA FOR MASTR V BASE STATION

FREQUENCY BAND

(MHz)

POWER OUTPUT

(ADJUSTABLE)

(Watts)

FCC TYPE

ACCEPTANCE NUMBER

APPLICABLE

FCC RULES

150.0125 – 173.9875

10 – 1001

OWDTR-0065-E

Parts 22, 80, 90

420 – 430

10 – 100

OWDTR-0129-E

Part 90

450 – 470

10 – 100

OWDTR-0130-E

Part 22, 80, 90

470.00625 – 493.99375

10 – 100

OWDTR-0100-E

Part 90

494.00625 – 511.99375

10 – 100

OWDTR-0101-E

Part 90

764 – 776

10 – 100

OWDTR-0057-E

Part 90

851 – 869

10 – 100

OWDTR-0053-E

Part 90

935 - 940

10 – 100

OWDTR-0156-E

Part 90

This receiver associated with this transmitting device has been tested and declared to meet the regulatory
requirements defined in the following sub-sections.

1.6.1.1 FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and,

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

1.6.1.2 Information to the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment does generate,
use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user must correct the interference at his or her
own expense.

1

100 Watts is the RF output power as measured at the transmitter High Power Amplifier output connector. For equipment operating in accordance with FCC

rules 47CFR80, it is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure the station is installed and aligned for a maximum of 50 Watts forward RF power as measured
at the base of the antenna.

CAUTION

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1.6.2 Industry Canada

INDUSTRY CANADA FILING DATA FOR MASTR V BASE STATION

FREQUENCY BAND

(MHZ)

INDUSTRY CANADA

CERTIFICATION NUMBER

APPLICABLE INDUSTRY CANADA

RULES

150 – 174

3636B-0065

RSS-119

420 – 430

3636B-0129

RSS-119

450 – 470

3636B-0130

RSS-119

764 – 776

3636B-0057

RSS-119

851 – 869

3636B-0053

RSS-119

935 – 940

3636B-0156

RSS-119

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or
pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the
general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

L'installateur de cet équipement radio doit garantir que l'antenne est trouvée ou
montrée tel qu'il n'émet pas de champ de RF plus de la Santé les limites du Canada
pour la population générale; consultez le Code 6 de Sécurité, disponible de la Lande
le site Internet du Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

1.6.3 CE/EU Approvals

Refer to page 3.

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1.7 MARITIME CHANNELS

Refer to Table 1-1 for a list of VHF maritime frequencies per United States Coast Guard (USCG), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Canadian Department Fisheries and Oceans.

• United States (US)

• International (Intl)

• Canada (CA)

Table 1-1: Maritime Frequencies

CHANNEL

FREQUENCY

CHANNEL USAGE

US

INTL

CA

SHIP

(MHz)

SHORE

(MHz)

1 1

T: 156.05
R: 160.65

T: 160.65
R: 156.05

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

1a

T/R:

156.05

T/R:

156.05

US: Port Operations and Commercial, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). New
Orleans/Lower Mississippi area.

2 2

T: 156.10
R: 160.70

T: 160.70
R: 156.10

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

3 3

T: 156.15
R: 160.75

T: 160.75
R: 156.15

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

4

T: 156.20
R: 160.80

T: 160.80
R: 156.20

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

4a

T/R:

156.20

T/R:

156.20

Canada: Department Fisheries Ocean (DFO)/Canadian Coast Guard only
in British Columbia coast area. Commercial fishing in east coast area.

5

T: 156.25
R: 160.85

T: 160.85
R: 156.25

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

5a 5a

T/R:

156.25

T/R:

156.25

US: Port Operations or VTS in Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.

6 6 6

T/R:

156.30

T/R:

156.30

US: Intership Safety.
International: Intership.
Canada: May be used for search and rescue communications between
ships and aircraft.

7

T: 156.35
R: 160.95

T: 160.95
R: 156.35

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

7a 7a

T/R:

156.35

T/R:

156.35

US: Commercial.

8 8 8

T/R:

156.40

T/R:

156.40

US: Commercial (Intership only).
International: Intership.
Canada: Also assigned for intership in the Lake Winnipeg area.

9 9 9

T/R:

156.45

T/R:

156.45

US: Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.
International: Intership, Port Operations.
Canada: Commercial — British Columbia coast area.
May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in
predominantly maritime support operations.

10

10

10

T/R:

156.50

T/R:

156.50

US: Commercial.
International: Intership, Port Operations.
Canada: Commercial — British Columbia coast area.
May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in
coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.

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Table 1-1: Maritime Frequencies

CHANNEL

FREQUENCY

CHANNEL USAGE

US

INTL

CA

SHIP

(MHz)

SHORE

(MHz)

11

11

11

T/R:

156.55

T/R:

156.55

US: Commercial. VTS in selected areas.
International: Port Operations.
Canada: VTS — British Columbia coast area.
Also used for pilotage purposes.

12

12

12

T/R:

156.60

T/R:

156.60

US: Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
International: Port Operations.
Canada: VTS — British Columbia coast area.
Also used for pilotage purposes.

13

13

13

T/R:

156.65

T/R:

156.65

US: Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20m length
maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
International: Intership, Port Operations.
Canada: VTS — British Columbia coast area.
Also used for pilotage purposes.

14

14

14

T/R:

156.70

T/R:

156.70

US: Port Operations. VTS in selected areas.
International: Port Operations.
Canada: VTS — British Columbia coast area.
Also used for pilotage purposes.

15

15

15

T/R:

156.75
(US: Rx
Only)

T/R:

156.75

US: Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class C Emergency Position­Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs).
International: Intership, Port Operations.
Canada: Port operations and Ship Movement — British Columbia coast
area.
All operations limited to 1-watt maximum power. May also be used for on­board communications.

16

16

16

T/R:

156.80

T/R:

156.80

US: International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry
radio, US Coast Guard (USCG), and most coast stations maintain a
listening watch on this channel.
International: International Distress, Safety and Calling.
Canada: International Distress, Safety and Calling.

17

17

17

T/R:

156.85

T/R:

156.85

US: State Control.
International: Intership, Port Operations.
Canada: Port operations and Ship Movement — British Columbia coast
area.
All operations limited to 1 watt maximum power. May also be used for on­board communications.

18 T: 156.90
R: 161.50

T: 161.50
R: 156.90

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

18a 18a

T/R:

156.90

T/R:

156.90

US: Commercial.
Canada: Towing — British Columbia coast area.

19 T: 156.95
R: 161.55*

T: 161.55*
R: 156.95

International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.

19a 19a

T/R:

156.95

T/R:

156.95

US: Commercial.
Canada: DFO/Canadian Coast Guard. Pacific Pilots — British Columbia
coast area.

20

20

20

T: 157.00
R: 161.60

T: 161.60
R: 157.00

US: Port Operations (Duplex).
International: Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Canada: Port operations only with 1 watt maximum power.