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Channel 16

Technical visualVHF channel roles
VHF channel rolesThree radio channels are distinguished: Channel 16 for distress, safety and calling, Channel 9 as a supplementary recreational calling channel, and Channel 70 for DSC digital signaling without voice.CH 16CH 9CH 70DISTRESS · SAFETYCALLINGRECREATIONALCALLINGDSC DIGITALNO VOICE
VHF channel rolesThree radio channels are distinguished: Channel 16 for distress, safety and calling, Channel 9 as a supplementary recreational calling channel, and Channel 70 for DSC digital signaling without voice.CH 16CH 9CH 70DISTRESS · SAFETY · CALLINGRECREATIONAL CALLINGDSC DIGITAL · NO VOICE
Use the channel that matches the purpose. Keep routine calls brief and move traffic off Channel 16.

VHF Channel 16

Primary international channel for:

distress

safety

calling

The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 in areas where coverage is provided.

Keep routine calls brief and move to an appropriate working channel.

Do not conduct routine radio checks on Channel 16.

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