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1. Beacon service

A service provided independently of weather conditions, the station transmitting signals at certain fixed times daily or continuously.

Reference: A.L.R.S. (modified)


2. Clear weather transmission

Signals transmitted during clear weather by a station whose service is extended during periods of fog or low visibility.


3. Fog service

The service provided by a radio beacon as an aid to navigation during periods of fog or low visibility.


4. Calibration service

A service provided for the purpose of calibration of direction finders.

Reference: A.L.R.S. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)