🔍 Key Concepts

• NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) marine weather broadcast system • How specific coastal areas (like Norfolk, VA) are assigned individual weather radio channels/frequencies • Distinguishing between very close VHF frequencies in the 162 MHz band

💭 Think About

• Think about how many standard NOAA weather frequencies exist in the 162 MHz band and which one is commonly associated with the Norfolk/Virginia coastal area. • If you’ve ever looked at a marine VHF or weather radio, which preset channel number (WX1, WX2, etc.) is typically used for the Mid-Atlantic coast near Norfolk? • Consider whether Norfolk uses one of the most common primary NWR frequencies, or a less common alternate one—does that help narrow the options?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that all answer choices are within the NOAA Weather Radio VHF band (around 162 MHz) and eliminate any that are not standard NWR assignments in your study materials. • Check a NWR frequency/channel table in your reference (or memory) and match Norfolk, VA (often listed under Wakefield or local transmitter name) to its exact MHz value. • Be precise: pay attention to both the whole number (162) and the decimal part (.30, .35, .50, .55)—even a 0.05 MHz difference changes the correct choice.