MTX-103 VHF Marine Transceiver (190-1004) Features Faxback Doc. # 18752 Your Radio Shack MTX-103 VHF Marine Transceiver lets you transmit and receive on all United States and international channels in the VHF marine band, as assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It also provides ten receive-only channels for weather information. Your transceiver has the following features: USA/International Channel Switch - lets you quickly switch from the USA channel mode to the International channel mode. Emergency Channel 16 Switch - lets you immediately switch to Channel 16, the universal marine emergency channel. Weather Channel Switch - lets you select from 10 weather channels. PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)- - provides accurate and stable channel Controlled Circuitry selection. Adjustable Squelch - helps eliminate noise between transmissions. High/Low Power Button - lets you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power for long or short distances. Battery Low Indicator - shows the battery pack's condition. Transmit and Receive Indicators - light when you transmit or receive. Removable, Rechargeable Battery - lets you use one battery pack while you Pack charge another (additional packs available). Supplied Battery Charger - conveniently recharges your transceiver's battery pack. Speaker and Microphone Jacks - let you use an earphone or external speaker or microphone to help ensure understandable communication in noisy areas. (SP 1/22/96)