What is a potential danger of using the manufacturer’s database to set up for operations using MF-HF ITU frequency assignments?

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Different manufacturers use different database numbering systems to incorporate the ITU assignments into the transceiver and therefore a potential for confusion exists .

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All manufacturer’s frequency databases are required to be standardized & accurate so that there is no danger.

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Using the manufacturer’s frequency database to setup the transceiver typically takes longer and is more prone to error than a manual setup.

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Using the manufacturer’s frequency databases ensures that the transceiver is always restricted to the vessel’s licensed frequencies so that there is no danger.

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