Printer test checks the connection between MF/HF equipment and printer. Go to Menu#2 -> READOUT & SET UP -> press 4 -> press ENT. This displays the “SELF TEST” screen. Select the “printer test” and press ENT.
Read moreWhat is the range of MF HF?
MF/HF Radiotelephone Your VHF radio is intended mainly for short range communications, generally 5-10 miles , and at least 20 miles to a USCG station.
Read moreWhat is MF and HF of radio propagation?
Frequencies immediately below MF are denoted low frequency (LF), while the first band of higher frequencies is known as high frequency (HF) . MF is mostly used for AM radio broadcasting, navigational radio beacons, maritime ship-to-shore communication, and transoceanic air traffic control.
Read moreWhat is MF HF and VHF?
Digital selective calling or DSC is a standard for transmitting pre-defined digital messages via the medium-frequency (MF), high-frequency (HF) and very-high-frequency (VHF) maritime radio systems . It is a core part of the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
Read moreWhat is the use of MF HF radio?
The MF/HF has Digital Selective Calling (DSC*) as standard with a built in Class A 6CH DSC watch-keeping receiver. You can transmit and receive digital selective calls for quick and efficient establishment of distress, urgency, safety and routine communication with other ships and coast stations .
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This works particularly well over water, and HF Surface Wave can be used to communicate between ships hundreds of miles apart. HF Surface Wave provides a more robust service than Skywave and is particularly suitable for higher speed operation . This can make it an excellent choice for Naval Task Group communication.
Read moreWhat is an example of HF?
Aviation air-to-ground communications . Amateur radio. Shortwave international and regional broadcasting. Maritime sea-to-shore and ship-to-ship services.
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