VHF operations ContentsWatch modesWatch mode monitors priority channels and the currently selected channel.Scan ModeScan mode enables automatic searching for channels that are currently broadcasting.Priority channelsChannel 16 is the dedicated priority channel.SensitivityThe sensitivity level of the radio can be set to Local mode or Distant mode.Private channelsThe radio may be able to receive additional Private channels depending on the country it is used in and whether the appropriate licenses are held.Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) and Marcom-C modeATIS is a European system used on some inland waterways.AIS receiverDepending on variant, your radio may have a built-in AIS receiver.Set-up menu optionsPrevious topic: Digital Selective Calling (DSC)Next topic: Hailer, Fog horn, and Intercom