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Article: DSC-VHF handbook. (Electronics).
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- Motorboating
- Article date:
- November 1, 2002
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Bonnier Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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There's a lot of confusion about the new Digital Selective Calling (DSC) feature found on all of today's newer VHF radios. A new book titled A Boater's Guide to VHF and GMDSS by Sue Fletcher provides an in-depth explanation of the purpose, use and installation of VHF radios. Written in a clear and concise manner, this 162-page manual-style volume discusses both DSC and non-DSC radios. Fletcher details how DSC works and how novice users can become familiar with this automatic telephone-like service in both distress and non-distress situations.
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