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| Guide to using your VHF Marine Radio |
| VHF Channels for Recreation Boats |
| VHF Marine Frequencies |
| Channel Frequency Use (see code) 1 156.050 P 2 156.100 C 3 156.150 C 4 156.200 C 5 156.250 P 6 156.300 I 7 156.350 C 8 156.400 I 9 156.450 C 10 156.500 C 11 156.550 C 12 156.600 P 13 156.650 P 14 156.700 P 15 156.750 P 16 156.800 call/distress 17 156.850 C 18 156.900 C 19 156.950 C 20 157.000 P 21 157.050 G 22 157.100 G 23 157.150 G 24 157.200 T 25 157.250 T 26 157.300 T 27 157.350 T 28 157.400 T 29 157.450 30 157.500 31 157.550 60 156.025 61 156.075 62 156.125 63 156.175 64 156.225 65 156.275 66 156.325 67 156.375 68 156.425 69 156.475 70 156.525 71 156.575 P 72 156.625 P 73 156.675 P 74 156.725 P 75 156.775 C 76 156.825 C 77 156.875 C 78 156.925 C 79 156.975 C 80 157.025 C 81 157.075 G 82 157.125 G 83 157.175 G 84 157.225 T 85 157.275 T 86 157.325 T 87 157.375 T 88 157.425 I 89 157.475 90 157.525 I=Intership P=Port Operations C=Commercial T=Radio Telephone G=Coast Guard/Corps of Engineers Channel 16 is the distress & calling channel monitored by ALL Vessels. |
| Purpose: Channel Distress, Safety 16 Safety (ship/ship only) 6 Calling 9, 16 Recreational Use 9, 68-69, 71-72, 78 Marine Operator 24-28, 84-87 Locks, Canals, Pilots, Bridges 13 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 70 Channel 16 is the distress & calling channel monitored by ALL vessels. |
| Getting HELP on the Water! |
| The Marine environment is unforgiving. What may initially be a minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control. For this reason, let someone know when you are experiencing minor difficulties, before your situation turns into an emergency! |
| How to signal for HELP |
| If you are in distress, use "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY" on the radio. If your situation is not a distress, simply call "Coast Guard." Channel 16 VHF/FM and 2182khz HF/SSB are dedicated distress and calling frequencies the Coast Guard monitors at all times. If you do not have a radio, attempt to signal a fellow mariner who can assist or call the Coast Guard for you. In a distress situation, use flares or any other distress signaling device to catch the attention of another boater. |
| What to tell the Coast Guard |
| When to call back |
| Keep in contact with the Coast Guard at regular intervals. Call them when help arrives. If someone offers help but cannot get to you within a reasonable time, usually not to exceed one hour, contact the Coast Guard to arrange other assistance. The Coast Guard also needs to know if conditions change sufficiently to cause alarm - for example: * A medical emergency develops * A storm approaches * You begin to take on water * Your last reported position changes |
| How to avoid trouble |
| For your safety and the safety of your passengers * Take a boating course * Get a free Courtesy Marine Exam from the Coast Guard Auxiliary * File a float plan * Fill your fuel tanks * Ensure your boat is properly tuned * Check your engine compartment for fumes * Instruct your passengers on basic safety procedures * Check your safety equipment: > Radio > Life Jackets > Fire Extinguishers > Anchors & Line > Basic tools & spare parts > Flares & sound signal device > Compass & chart > Paddle & Bailer > Lights THINK SAFETY & practice good seamanship! |
| While arranging help, the Coast Guard will ask for the following: * Your location or position * Exact nature of the problem * Number of people on board * Description of your boat * Safety equipment on board * Your boat name and registration * Any special problems |
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