What channels can I use on marine radio?

The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70. Channel 13 is used by commercial shipping to communicate their actions and confirm passage. Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) VHF-FM is designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) as the national distress, safety and calling frequency.

What channel should my marine radio be on?

Federal Communications Commission regulations require boaters having VHF radios to maintain a watch on either channel 9 or channel 16, whenever the radio is turned on and not communicating with another station. All non-emergency traffic should be communicated on another channel (not channels 9 or 16).

What frequencies do marine radios use?

It uses FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF) radio band in the frequency range between 156 and 174 MHz, inclusive, designated by the International Telecommunication Union as the VHF maritime mobile band.

What is channel 9 on a marine radio?

Boater Calling Channel (VHF Channel 9)

The Federal Communications Commission established VHF-FM channel 9 as a supplementary calling channel for noncommercial vessels (recreational boaters) at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard.

What VHF channel should I use for a radio check?

Please use VHF Channel 09, which has been designated by the FCC as a boater's calling channel.

Boating and using VHF boat radio basics. Do we still need marine VHF radios?

Which VHF channel should you avoid using as a working channel?

However, channel 16 on your VHF radio is probably the most important. Channel 16 is designated as the national distress, safety and calling frequency.

What channel should you use on your VHF FM marine radio to reach the Coast Guard?

Boater Calling Channel (VHF Channel 9)

The Federal Communications Commission established VHF-FM channel 9 as a supplementary calling channel for noncommercial vessels (recreational boaters) at the request of the Coast Guard.

What is channel 13 for on VHF?

Channel 13 should be used to contact a ship when there is danger of collision. All ships of length 20m or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addition to VHF channel 16, when operating within U.S. territorial waters.

What is VHF channel 12 used for?

Channel 11-12: Vessel traffic regulating.

What is the purpose of VHF channel 06?

VHF CH 06 is designated to be used for communication with aircraft in the event of SAR action. NOTE: In case of SAR action, those channels should not be used for reasons other than for distress communication.

What VHF channels can I use?

Can I use marine radio on land?

Marine Radios & Licenses. Marine radios can be obtained, but it is illegal to use them for personal use or on land. Only the Coast Guard or water vessel owners that meet specific criteria are granted a special license that allows them to own and use these radios.

Are marine radios UHF or VHF?

The two main frequencies used for marine radios are VHF and 27Mhz. Both have their own advantages over the other depending on where you're located and the size of your vessel. VHF is the preferred radio for short range marine communications.

Can a VHF radio talk to a CB radio?

CB or its close relatives fall into the HF frequency range (covering somewhere around 26 to 28 MHz, depending on country), so anything that accurately calls itself a VHF radio will not transmit (and most likely will not receive) CB.

What radio frequency does the Coast Guard use?

The USCG are heavy users of the Marine VHF Channels; Channel 16 is reserved for distress, safety and calling, while channel 22A is utilized for special warnings, Marine Safety and other announcements. Other frequencies utilized vary from sector to sector.

What is VHF channel 67 used for?

Ch67 is the small ships safety channel.

The Coastguard uses this as their working channel.

How do you call marina on VHF?

What VHF channel do bridges use?

Channel 13: Strictly for navigational purposes by commercial, military, and recreational vessels at bridges, locks, and harbors.

Is a marine radio the same as a CB?

Marine and CB radios are not the same and are used for two similar yet different purposes. CB radios are often used during large emergencies, such as natural disasters, and for traffic concerns. Marine radios (VHF) are used for boating purposes and are typically required on all boats before leaving land.

Which VHF channels can I use UK?

Primary Intership Working Channels: 06, 08, 09, 10, 13, 15, 17, 67, 69, 72, 73, 77 - these are worth knowing so that if another vessel calls you, you can swiftly nominate a working channel from within this group. In practice you should only use channels NOT shared with port operations. These are 06, 08, 72 and 77.

How can I listen to the Coast Guard?

During most CG SSB nets and CGCWOA ZUT nets, audio is streamed live from station W5CGC in Southlake, Texas. The live stream is available on TuneIn. Click here for an alternate feed. The live Net streams are available on mobile devices such as iPhone and Android phones.

Do I need a Licence for a VHF radio?

Handheld VHF/DSC radios require a special Licence. This licence enables the operator to use any handheld marine VHF/DSC radio which is not permanently fitted to a vessel. The Licence number will be prefixed with the letter 'T' (Transportable) and will be subject to checks for correct details every ten years.

What is the Marine UHF channel?

HF. Certain Marine Rescue NSW Units maintain listening watches on 2182 kHz. Ask your local Marine Rescue NSW Unit for more information.